MOT Status
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121,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under vehicle corroded, suspension, steering & braking components corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under vehicle corroded, suspension, steering & braking components corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF And OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipes covered
n/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
fuel cap sealing ring starting to split
high level stop lamp not working
offside front tyre sidewall splitting
offside rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre tread worn low
tyre pressure lamp on
wipers splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
fuel cap sealing ring starting to split
high level stop lamp not working
offside front tyre sidewall splitting
offside rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre tread worn low
tyre pressure lamp on
wipers splitting
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing or seriosly weakened
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing or seriosly weakened
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre is wearing inner edge
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EO05 OZC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 OZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EO05 OZC is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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