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MF05 AYW

2005 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AYW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,051 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle overheating - unable to complete emissions test

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,547 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 87,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 73,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Apr 2017 65,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,379 miles

Centre Front air fresheners./furry dice removed from interior mirror

Offside Front tyre crazing / cracking on shoulder area

Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,379 miles

Centre Front air fresheners./furry dice removed from interior mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre crazing / cracking on shoulder area

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,188 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,528 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,219 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,219 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,530 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,949 miles

all tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,364 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges, almost through to cords

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,268 miles

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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MF05 AYW is a 2005 Mini One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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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MF05 AYW is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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