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LS05 HJU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 HJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 95,447 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 95,350 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,457 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 90,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 78,217 miles

Both headlamps aim are on lower limit at the time of test

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire and ABS wire are both part insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Both offside wiper ends are split & both wipers smearing but view cleared sufficiently at the time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean and re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Advise full clean and re-check for source(s) (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 69,228 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Certain Area of the front windscreen (Stone Chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhuast back box Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering fluid leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,098 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,302 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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LS05 HJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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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LS05 HJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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