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MW54 YCZ

2005 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 118,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 118,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,959 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,002 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 84,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 80,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,675 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 75,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,897 miles

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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MW54 YCZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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MW54 YCZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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