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R22 ESA

2005 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 ESA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,932 miles

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

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

Front tyre pressure low (both sides)

Nearside Rear reverse light no working n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

exhaust rear box ,outer cover corroed

Fail 12 Jul 2024 88,223 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

exhaust rear box ,outer cover corroed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,918 miles

Nearside Front c / v gaitor small hole

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,918 miles

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

Nearside Front c / v gaitor small hole

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,823 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,787 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,656 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,040 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,887 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 31,906 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge outside centrel three quarters

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 19,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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R22 ESA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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R22 ESA is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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