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VE05 EJK

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EJK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 71,970 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,952 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked and wearing inner edge and uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn out inner edge 205 45 17 84v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,426 miles

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 21 Apr 2022 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,348 miles

rear suspension corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 45,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepped outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner tread and cracked in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 41,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Rubber bush will require replacing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,814 miles

creaking on nearside front suspension on turns

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

creaking on nearside front suspension on turns

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 36,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,808 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 19,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,926 miles

o\s\r tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Oct 2009 11,926 miles

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

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

o\s\r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,006 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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VE05 EJK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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VE05 EJK is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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