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PG05 UDM

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 92,676 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,235 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,359 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 81,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight cleaning device not working

headlight self leveling not working

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,034 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight cleaning device not working

headlight self leveling not working

Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,790 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 75,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 69,279 miles

power steering pipe has a slight mist of oil

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,729 miles

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

power steering pipes have a mist of oil

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 55,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,131 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on shoulder

rear exhaust box deteriorating and minor leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,378 miles

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit and cracking on edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,627 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 38,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S REAR HOLDING STRAP IS BROKEN AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,990 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 33,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PG05 UDM 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 63%.

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

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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PG05 UDM is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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