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LR05 MFX

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,210 mi
Last recorded36,210 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Boot gas struts deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2026 36,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Boot gas struts deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2025 32,774 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 32,774 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 28,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,147 miles

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

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 25,147 miles

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 21,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,169 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,157 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 20,157 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,937 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 18,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,839 miles

Oil leak

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 10,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,845 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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LR05 MFX is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 MFX registered?

LR05 MFX is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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