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GU05 AWP

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AWP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 104,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 104,345 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 100,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 90,375 miles

Both Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 88,471 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 6 May 2022 88,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 May 2021 85,083 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 85,081 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,174 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,684 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,399 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal tread depth on inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn to legal tread depth on inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,712 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,580 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 33,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 7 Mar 2013 30,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,539 miles

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,119 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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GU05 AWP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 AWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU05 AWP is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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