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LD05 ZZW

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ZZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres just over limit

head lights need cleaning lense misty

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 79,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,305 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 77,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,189 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres just over limit

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak (engine)

oil leak (power steering)

parking brake efficiency on minimum pass mark (16%)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,219 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,571 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear silencer rotten but not yet leaking

weak battery

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,161 miles

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,746 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,392 miles

Nearside A post cap missing

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,392 miles

Nearside A post cap missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,045 miles

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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LD05 ZZW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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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LD05 ZZW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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