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RE05 YTX

2005 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YTX
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,260 miles

both rear tyres badly perishing

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly.

rear number pate faded slightly

slight oil leak from rear of engine

slight vibration from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2024 96,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from rear of engine

rear number pate faded slightly

both rear tyres badly perishing

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly.

offside rear brake looks to have got hot at some point .

slight vibration from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,768 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,417 miles

both rear tyres perishing / cracked in treads

fuel cap sealing washer cracked near limit.

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,417 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing / cracked in treads

fuel cap sealing washer cracked near limit.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,777 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 83,777 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,853 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre smooth / very badly worn on the outer tread band ( tracking issue ? ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread band starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,821 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked and deteriorating close to the limits

Lighting Dip Switch appears to be intermittent in operation. Near to limits

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak on rear silencer box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracked and deteriorating close to the limits

Lighting Dip Switch appears to be intermittent in operation. Near to limits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder area worn smooth and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer box badly deteriorating and leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,565 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack / perish

Nearside Front TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER TREAD AREA. INNER CORE RUBBER NOW SHOWING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55x16 H Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,924 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,568 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder area.

Nearside wiper blade worn to limits.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,746 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side rear tyre wearing near to wear bars in places.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side rear tyre wearing near to wear bars in places.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,029 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear seat belt slow to return.

Wiper blades starting to judder suggest replaced.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,918 miles

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

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

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

the front brake discs are worn

the rear brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,294 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,980 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear suspension repair

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to n/s rear panel under wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2009 28,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,622 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant level very low

low washer fluid light on

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RE05 YTX is a 2005 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE05 YTX is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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