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S740 CAX

2006 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,764 mi
Last recorded65,764 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 CAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,194 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 54,746 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2020 36,577 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 May 2018 28,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 28,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 27,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 27,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexy and retainer clip on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.advise monitoring

nsf top strut mounting spliting

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper rubbers showing slight deterioration.

rear silencer box outer skin showing deterioration.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 17,605 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper rubbers showing slight deterioration.

rear silencer box outer skin showing deterioration.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs inner faces slight deterioration.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 15,564 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs inner faces slight deterioration.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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S740 CAX is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S740 CAX is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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