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OV05 ZJU

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ZJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 87,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,208 miles

Front both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease and anti corrosive paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes have movement, but meet MOT requirement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight oil leak from engine

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pipes above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 24 Aug 2020 64,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease and anti corrosive paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes have movement, but meet MOT requirement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pipes above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken and heat shield vibrating, Exhaust system still secured but only just meets MOT requirement

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,466 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,982 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,513 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 29,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,583 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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OV05 ZJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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OV05 ZJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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