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MH05 DXC

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DXC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,438 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s effort low (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding where they jopin the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner gaiters weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 102,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 102,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing unevenly both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,791 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 47,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,309 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,368 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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MH05 DXC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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MH05 DXC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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