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GR05 ERS

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 ERS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 62,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 59,895 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 54,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,210 miles

Front brake pads worn thin and discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,271 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 31,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,484 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GR05 ERS is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR05 ERS registered?

GR05 ERS is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 December 2015.

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