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LT55 ULB

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

30,865 mi
Last recorded30,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ULB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,865 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 28,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,291 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,595 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 24,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,197 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 20,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,688 miles

Adv-rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 18,280 miles

All tyres starting to crack age related

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,280 miles

All tyres starting to crack age related

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,531 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2011 12,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 8,662 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 7,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,092 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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LT55 ULB is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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What year was LT55 ULB registered?

LT55 ULB is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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