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WD55 AJH

2005 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 AJH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 124,639 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,543 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

nearside front seat back can't be secured in upright position

offside rear tyre low inner and uneven

Fail 2 Jan 2025 118,543 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

nearside front seat back can't be secured in upright position

offside rear tyre low inner and uneven

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,392 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,918 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off offside screw loose (0.1 (a))

offside front tyre heavily worn both shoulders no ply or cords exposed at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,891 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off offside screw loose (0.1 (a))

offside front tyre heavily worn both shoulders no ply or cords exposed at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,312 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of rear exhaust box

Rear tyres wearing on insides

Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,312 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of rear exhaust box

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on insides

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,794 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,516 miles

Nearside tyre inner edge low tread

Offside rear tyre inner edge low tread

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WD55 AJH is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WD55 AJH is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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