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EY55 XNJ

2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto41,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XNJ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,589 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 72,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 72,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 71,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,007 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,007 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,585 miles

front tyres worn low

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 60,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,338 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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EY55 XNJ is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,031 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 XNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY55 XNJ is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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