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SJ05 OPW

2005 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OPW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 88,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leak

both the rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

engine oil level low

gearbox is very noisey

play in the offside front inner tie-rod

power steering heavy

power steering pipes are leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal heavily perished

Fail 16 Jun 2022 81,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal heavily perished

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,787 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,786 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,496 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge still legal

Pass 5 May 2017 55,644 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges still just legal

Fail 2 May 2017 55,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges still just legal

Pass 5 May 2016 49,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,658 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Exhaust rear box supports deteriorated.

Near side rear brake disc inner face very corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Exhaust rear box supports deteriorated.

Near side rear brake disc inner face very corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,926 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,913 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 17,913 miles

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 3 Jun 2008 15,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,876 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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SJ05 OPW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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SJ05 OPW is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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