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FX55 YPW

2005 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,659 mi
Last recorded215,659 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R57)69,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YPW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 215,659 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear underside surface rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2020 213,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 213,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 207,076 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 201,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 193,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2017 193,185 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 185,472 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 185,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 176,326 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 May 2014 172,938 miles

Offside (interior) headlight height adjuster inop.

Offside and nearside brake pipes at sides of fuel tank corroding

Slight play in offside front suspension arm outer ball joint

Some uneven tyre wear- offside rear

Fail 20 May 2014 172,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside (interior) headlight height adjuster inop.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside brake pipes at sides of fuel tank corroding

Slight play in offside front suspension arm outer ball joint

Some uneven tyre wear- offside rear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 144,084 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 May 2012 117,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 89,641 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 89,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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FX55 YPW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX55 YPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX55 YPW is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 September 2005.

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