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FG55 OBS

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OBS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,127 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Slight sweat from cv boot.

Nearside Rear Out of shape across inner edge.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 91,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Slight sweat from cv boot.

Nearside Rear Out of shape across inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 86,213 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps pitted and poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box delaminating

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

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

headlamp washers inop

Pass 6 May 2021 84,449 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 84,449 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 82,520 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,656 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer Rusty

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,200 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 54,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,653 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,573 miles

brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

wipers could be better

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,444 miles

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

all tyres worn unevenly

front brake discs & pads worn

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,514 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,752 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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FG55 OBS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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FG55 OBS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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