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RY05 TRZ

2005 Mini One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 TRZ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 111,506 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still providing effective water

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 111,504 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Headlining dropped (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still providing effective water

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil level topped up (below minimum)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 111,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Headlining dropped (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,688 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 90,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR, OSR and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre is misshapped

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 88,551 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR, OSR and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is misshapped

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 80,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,620 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but no leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,027 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear nearside tyre slightly worn on inside edge

slight nicks on front nearside outer side wall

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,027 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

rear nearside tyre slightly worn on inside edge

slight nicks on front nearside outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,714 miles

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,624 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 36,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,236 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 31,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,829 miles

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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RY05 TRZ is a 2005 Mini One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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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RY05 TRZ is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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