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GF05 YSV

2005 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,446 mi
Last recorded144,446 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 YSV
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 144,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,285 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 111,285 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,976 miles

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

eneral corrosion underneath.

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 98,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 91,483 miles

brake wear warning light on

Pass 23 May 2014 84,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,837 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 75,837 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 67,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 58,149 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 58,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,726 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,726 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,310 miles

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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GF05 YSV is a 2005 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF05 YSV registered?

GF05 YSV is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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