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FR05 TJZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 TJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.8mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,910 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.8mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 28,542 miles

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Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,948 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FR05 TJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR05 TJZ registered?

FR05 TJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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