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LF05 CUV

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 CUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 80,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,651 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,420 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,105 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 69,997 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and near side front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,123 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,899 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted

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

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,169 miles

engine oil level low

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,012 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear exhaust box delaminating

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,551 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 41,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,299 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,484 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edges

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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LF05 CUV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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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What year was LF05 CUV registered?

LF05 CUV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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