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LB55 LWA

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 LWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 38,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 38,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 37,360 miles

Central Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near to the steering rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,365 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 36,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,625 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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 Wearing close to cords on outside edge. 195/55/R16 87H RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 34,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,625 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,373 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,526 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,827 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 18,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,422 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 14,422 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LB55 LWA is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LB55 LWA is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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