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MJ05 UWS

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UWS
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,763 miles

Front Lower Sign of minor oil around engine

Lower under sealant used all over

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pads warning light ON

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main b/p (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main b/p (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 75,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main b/p (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of main b/p (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 68,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 48,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,063 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 33,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades partly torn

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres worn on iner edges

Fail 29 May 2010 33,130 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades partly torn

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 20 May 2009 23,981 miles

damage to front screen out side swept areas (a) and(b)

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 9 May 2009 23,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pad warning light on

damage to front screen out side swept areas (a) and(b)

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 6 May 2008 14,641 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 14,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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MJ05 UWS is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 UWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ05 UWS is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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