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PN55 THZ

2005 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One66,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 THZ
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,556 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside - wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,774 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,363 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,363 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,420 miles

Both rear brakes binding. REPAIRED

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,077 miles

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust corroded/

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,122 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 21,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,646 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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PN55 THZ is a 2005 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN55 THZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PN55 THZ is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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