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EO05 XGU

2005 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,529 mi
Last recorded161,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini One D74,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XGU
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 161,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 156,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED - 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 151,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 147,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,736 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Oil leak ()

REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BINDING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 10 Oct 2017 145,736 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Oil leak ()

REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BINDING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 11 Oct 2016 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor area heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 124,060 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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)

exhaust rattling

zero emissions recorded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,371 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED & PITTED ON INNER FACES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres badly perished and cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,724 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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EO05 XGU is a 2005 Mini One D in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 74,441 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 XGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO05 XGU registered?

EO05 XGU is a 2005 Mini One D, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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