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FH54 FLP

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FLP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,302 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 114,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 111,583 miles

t.p.m light on,

Fail 29 Jun 2023 111,577 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

t.p.m light on,

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 92,494 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,143 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,481 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak from around sump

Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

oil leak from around sump

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,519 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on rear exhaust box and outer skin peeling

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,613 miles

Oil leak

rear axhaust corrded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,613 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

rear axhaust corrded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,004 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FH54 FLP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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FH54 FLP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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