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FE05 WDL

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WDL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

tpms on

Fail 3 Dec 2019 103,999 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

tpms on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,946 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 95,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 77,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,282 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres abnormal wear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,491 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres abnormal wear

offside rear tyre side wall cut,cord not exposed

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,083 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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FE05 WDL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE05 WDL, 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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FE05 WDL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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