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RF05 FMZ

2005 Mini Cooper S

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FMZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,968 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and limit 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 131,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 131,421 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 128,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 122,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 114,566 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective does not open (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear round tank both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 97,168 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 97,168 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on tread

Pass 3 May 2017 84,438 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush in n/s/f lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,358 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edges

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,441 miles

rear box delamonated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,881 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Trackcontrol arms .rubber bushes starting to split and deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,881 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Trackcontrol arms .rubber bushes starting to split and deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 37,661 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 28,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,962 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on immer edges

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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RF05 FMZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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RF05 FMZ is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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