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LX56 XYF

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XYF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 151,827 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 142,073 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 140,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear exhaust mounts, plastic cable tied into position...

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,967 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 112,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,835 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 102,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside registration plate lamp lens cover missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,935 miles

offside rear silencer corroded

slight damage to lower centre of windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,495 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)

both rear tyres cracked in tread grooves

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,870 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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LX56 XYF is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX56 XYF is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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