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HW05 HKC

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,418 mi
Last recorded91,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,418 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 88,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 83,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 83,395 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,928 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected spring disconectd (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,957 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

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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HW05 HKC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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HW05 HKC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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