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RJ55 TXA

2005 Mini Mini One Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One Seven76,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TXA
MakeMini
ModelMini One Seven
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,729 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,181 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,792 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both hose pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,689 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,526 miles

Offside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

slight weep from power steering pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,961 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,823 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,475 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 17,475 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One Seven?

Based on 1,378 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,947
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
Exhaust system not adequately supported 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
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RJ55 TXA is a 2005 Mini Mini One Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 76,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One Seven fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 TXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RJ55 TXA registered?

RJ55 TXA is a 2005 Mini Mini One Seven, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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