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FL55 EFU

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 132,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 123,685 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 123,505 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge kerb damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge kerb damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded central and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear valve stems (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,000 miles

Coolant low

Fuel level low

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 102,000 miles

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

Coolant low

Fuel level low

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,728 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted time of test

oil leaks

play inner steering joints

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

Exhaust rear box corroding

Front wiper blades split at ends and smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

Exhaust rear box corroding

Front wiper blades split at ends and smeary

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)

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,387 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin parting

Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,929 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

Fail 15 Dec 2012 58,929 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,821 miles

exhaust heavily corroded at rear

front tyres 3mm

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,431 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,431 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyre pressures appear low

nearside front tyre is almost bald on the outer edge

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,929 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,864 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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FL55 EFU is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL55 EFU registered?

FL55 EFU is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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