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OLZ 6265

2005 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,594 mi
Last recorded124,594 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R57)69,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLZ 6265
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 124,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 124,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,401 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,359 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,930 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,229 miles

slight movement on both steering rackends

Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,229 miles

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

slight movement on both steering rackends

Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

gear selector linkage very stiff

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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OLZ 6265 is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OLZ 6265, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLZ 6265 registered?

OLZ 6265 is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 2 February 2005.

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