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OY55 HOH

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 HOH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,417 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Needs attention urgently ()

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 65,417 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Needs attention urgently ()

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 61,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,933 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 57,933 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,621 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,621 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,333 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.6mm tread remaining

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre 2.6mm tread remaining

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,828 miles

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Rear number plate faded

Surface corrosion to near side front brake pipe

Wetness to power steering pipes

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,828 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust off side (7.1.2)

Off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Over sills fitted

Rear number plate faded

Surface corrosion to near side front brake pipe

Wetness to power steering pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,534 miles

near side rear tyre damaged inside

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,437 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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OY55 HOH is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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OY55 HOH is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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