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MT05 JCO

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 128,238 miles

Central Rear High level stop light not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides, headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,246 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,378 miles

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

Front both sides headlamp aims deteriorated

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,328 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 101,328 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 37,873 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,094 miles

Small Split N/S Wiper Rubber.

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 JCO is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JCO is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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