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SN05 YEG

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YEG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 120,647 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs heavy corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs heavy corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers juddering and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 120,639 miles

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

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

Front Top Suspension Mount Slightly Cracking/worn

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,626 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust n/s mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 117,294 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY INN/S INNER BALL JOINT ON STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,717 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 103,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,813 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,730 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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SN05 YEG is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 YEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN05 YEG is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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