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LG05 UKS

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,057 mi
Last recorded110,057 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 UKS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,057 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front inner constant velocity gaiter temporarily repaired

Offside washer jet not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,119 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 106,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,418 miles

Both front tyres wearing low at 3mm. 205/45/17.

Both rear tyres wearing low at 3mm. 205/45/17.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,413 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing low at 3mm. 205/45/17.

Both rear tyres wearing low at 3mm. 205/45/17.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,083 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,163 miles

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

rear exhaust boxes corroding

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,516 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight wear both rear tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,542 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,290 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,992 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,702 miles

Offside rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,043 miles

Engine damp with oil

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit And Slightly Out Of Shape (Possible Run Flat Damage?)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,420 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,576 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs showing wear on faces

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,576 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing wear on faces

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,786 miles

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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LG05 UKS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey 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 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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LG05 UKS is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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