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GP55 HXU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,600 mi
Last recorded171,600 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 171,600 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 145,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

offside rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,806 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 131,806 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 119,176 miles

Both number plate lamps flashing intermittently when there not switched on by switch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to o/s & n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr alloy buckled on inner edges

osr exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,805 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,706 miles

Oil leak

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

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)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both head lamp washers not working

wiper rubbers starting to spli

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,036 miles

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

N/S/F position/indicator lamp loose.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,036 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

N/S/F position/indicator lamp loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f side lamp unit loose

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,083 miles

n/s/f side lamp unit loose

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,092 miles

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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GP55 HXU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was GP55 HXU registered?

GP55 HXU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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