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MM55 XAL

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,721 mi
Last recorded111,721 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 111,721 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside has some surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2024 111,721 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,566 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,013 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,099 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 85,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,089 miles

n/s/r tyre carcass breaking away through deterioration.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,089 miles

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

n/s/r tyre carcass breaking away through deterioration.

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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MM55 XAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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MM55 XAL is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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