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NC54 FXZ

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FXZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 105,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,284 miles

Brake inadequately mounted abs wires (1.1.21 (c))

Brake inadequately mounted pad wires (1.1.21 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 94,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,963 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,960 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,622 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 80,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,353 miles

front tyres have cracking in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,189 miles

front number plate damaged

osr tyre perished

Fail 7 Nov 2017 70,187 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate damaged

osr tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front too rear (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 65,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front too rear (2.2.D.2b)

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 20 Nov 2015 61,057 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,790 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,790 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,064 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 54,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,394 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 50,733 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,263 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,261 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,308 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,401 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,328 miles

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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NC54 FXZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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NC54 FXZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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