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JO54 JGB

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 JGB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

wipers worn

Fail 25 Nov 2024 100,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

wipers worn

Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,247 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))

exhaust system corroded+tail trim insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

exhaust system corroded+tail trim insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 86,654 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r wheel arch insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,826 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,444 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,020 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,468 miles

rear back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,929 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing more on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,342 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked/perished.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,253 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,613 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,114 miles

ASC warning on.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,172 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,637 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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JO54 JGB is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JO54 JGB is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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