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VE55 ZLU

2005 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 122,082 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,207 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 120,782 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 116,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated wear indicator wire insecure (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust has slight leak from joints

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,075 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose wishbone arm bush (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,167 miles

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

front screen chipped,dash warning light showing,oil weep on steering motor,

o/s/r exhaust rusty,all brake discs worn,o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,158 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front screen chipped,dash warning light showing,oil weep on steering motor,

o/s/r exhaust rusty,all brake discs worn,o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,158 miles

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bushes split on both front lower suspension arms

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,155 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Corrosion on O/S front metal brake pipe

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bushes slit on front lower suspension arms

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,387 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

o/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,051 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,163 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate discoloured

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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VE55 ZLU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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VE55 ZLU is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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