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MM54 GZP

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 GZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,954 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,898 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 111,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,761 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes worn and in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,884 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,913 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,778 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,251 miles

Lots of leaked engine oil residue present under car.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lots of leaked engine oil residue present under car.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,555 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,406 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,747 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,356 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,355 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MM54 GZP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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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MM54 GZP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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