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PF05 XHR

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XHR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,655 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel tank seal perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 86,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes rusting bottom arms rusting

plastic covers covering floors and engine

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coming from flexys rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

back box on exhaust rusting round weld

oil leak on engine

plasatic covers over floors and engine

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,639 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,241 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

slight scratching on front screen

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on but all pads ok

Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on but all pads ok

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,375 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corrodded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,210 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,210 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)

both rear tyres becoming worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,685 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear inner edges..

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,198 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 24,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 18,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,431 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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PF05 XHR is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 XHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF05 XHR is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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