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OKZ 1227

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 1227
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,034 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Slight knocking from front suspension- source not found

Front Top mount noisy on turns (both sides

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Top mount noisy on turns (both sides

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 115,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

knock from front of vehicle nothing obvious found

nearside rear number plate lamp lens insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,814 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Corroded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Laga a bit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 109,814 miles

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

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Corroded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Laga a bit. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 100,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,565 miles

Slightly corrosion to rear suspension components

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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OKZ 1227 is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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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OKZ 1227 is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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