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MT05 CDN

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 CDN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are corroded

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2025 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are corroded

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,561 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement brake pedal snicking during brake test (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both break pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,748 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,649 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,921 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 45,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,137 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,981 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,981 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,270 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,724 miles

2nd speed on wipers inoperative.damage to n/s/f bumper and bonnet

Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,724 miles

2nd speed on wipers inoperative.damage to n/s/f bumper and bonnet

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 15,811 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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MT05 CDN is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT05 CDN is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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