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SP55 HJU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,751 miles

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

to low for rollers

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,758 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

to low for rollers

Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,183 miles

to low for rollers

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,557 miles

to low for rollers

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,243 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 76,973 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear scrubbed arches (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside front ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,008 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,008 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s n/s blue (1.1.A.3e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,479 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,762 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,596 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)

o/s/r tyer slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,362 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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SP55 HJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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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SP55 HJU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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