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RK55 XFC

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XFC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 48,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,133 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 44,132 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,939 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,860 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 38,636 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 29,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,252 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 26,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,112 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 22,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,911 miles

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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RK55 XFC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RK55 XFC is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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