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FE55 ZNW

2005 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,571 mi
Last recorded184,571 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R58)68,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZNW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 184,571 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 181,301 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 181,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 181,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 180,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 180,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 175,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 173,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers seat worn in runners

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust blow at join after cat

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 15 Nov 2018 165,686 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,179 miles

Advise n,s front,o,s rear tyre close to legal limit

Advise small play in n,s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,140 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offsid front wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2011 47,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offsid front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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FE55 ZNW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,908 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE55 ZNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE55 ZNW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 September 2005.

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