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LT55 ZGU

2005 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ZGU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,786 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 15 Nov 2024 122,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 110,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light some accident related damages (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side wheel end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 101,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside body damage

Rear wiper deteriorated

font bumper damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,460 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,619 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,019 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,107 miles

Engine oil level below min mark

Front wipers damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level below min mark

Front wipers damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,515 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 10 Nov 2011 50,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,806 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 39,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LT55 ZGU is a 2005 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT55 ZGU is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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