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MC05 XYD

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve small crack on inner edge (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,431 miles

engine light on

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall (outer)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,006 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,003 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 69,584 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,059 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,115 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner edge.

The rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,256 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,254 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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MC05 XYD is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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MC05 XYD is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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