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LC05 FPT

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FPT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 70,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 68,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 60,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,993 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,905 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2018 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,286 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,028 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,383 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 24 Jun 2014 37,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,203 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,203 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 27,400 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,400 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 26 Jun 2010 23,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 23,913 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LC05 FPT is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was LC05 FPT registered?

LC05 FPT is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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