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LV05 EMJ

2005 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 EMJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 68,834 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 63,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,195 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,742 miles

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine, But not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel deformed but not adversely affecting overall structural integrity.

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel deformed, But not adversely affecting overall structural integrity.

Offside Front Inner Wheel deformed but not adversely affecting overall structural integrity.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 51,932 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2019 51,932 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

near side rear tyre worn on edge

off side front tyre bold on edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,893 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,893 miles

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,041 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perishing badly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,165 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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LV05 EMJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 LV05 EMJ registered?

LV05 EMJ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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