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LK05 TZM

2005 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,186 mi
Last recorded100,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TZM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 100,186 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 96,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage x2 either side of PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage x2 either side of PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,352 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,438 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,418 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,108 miles

power stering pipes corroded, hose slightly damp.

rear tyres worn on the outer edges to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone stone chips.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s reverse light not working.

power stering pipes corroded, hose slightly damp.

tyres under inflated.front tyres worn to 3 mm on the outer edges.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone stone chips.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,652 miles

all the metal brake pipes, power steering pipe and suspension components slightly corroded1

front brake disc sufaces corroded.

front suspension lower rear arm bushes worn.

light body damage to the n/s/r and rear of the vehicle.

n/s/f seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

power steering hose on the steering rack damp with oil.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2013 40,863 miles

all tyres under inflated.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm both on outer edges.Rear tyres worn to 6 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

power steering pipe damp.

rear brake pads worn low!

rear wiper blade split.

slight lip in the front brake disc surfaces.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded!

various light damage to the vehicle.

Pass 8 May 2012 38,877 miles

metal brake pipes and power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion!

n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody very dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 12 May 2011 36,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 84,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,921 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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LK05 TZM is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LK05 TZM is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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