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MT55 VGX

2005 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,168 mi
Last recorded54,168 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,168 miles

brakes worn and discs rust

front tyres 2mm outer edge

rear exhaust rust

Fail 27 Oct 2021 54,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS warning on

brakes worn and discs rust

front tyres 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre perished ,below 1.6mm inner edge , uneven tread and sidewall splitting

rear exhaust rust

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 32,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,537 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 28,537 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 25,071 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,398 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front jacking block missing and plastic around jacking block damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,273 miles

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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MT55 VGX is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was MT55 VGX registered?

MT55 VGX is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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