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FD55 WXS

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WXS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 74,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,920 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front, o/s & n/s inner rear & n/s front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,588 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,779 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 40,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,646 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FD55 WXS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 61,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD55 WXS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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