CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF54 VNO

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,970 mi
Last recorded99,970 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VNO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & N/S/R on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wiper not clearing lower corner of screen

Nearside Rear lamp lens dirty

Nearside reg plate lamp dim

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint case corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on small end mount (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside park brake cable outer case damaged/corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor very wet

boot opened with pull cord inside vehicle

engine oil on min level

exhaust / fuel tank heat shield insecure on 2X mounts

front lower bumper trim split

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R inner & outer face & N/S/R outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside reg plate lamp slightly dim

Nearside windscreen wiper not clearing lower corner of windscreen

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose on small end mount

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

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

Offside door mirror slightly loose on pivot

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on hose by steering rack & rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot open from pull cord inside vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2025 99,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R inner & outer face & N/S/R outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside reg plate lamp slightly dim

Nearside windscreen wiper not clearing lower corner of windscreen

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose on small end mount

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

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

Offside door mirror slightly loose on pivot

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on hose by steering rack & rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot open from pull cord inside vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air intake pipe from air box cracked

fuel cap seal perished

no plate lamp lens dirty inside

unable to open boot from outside car

Fail 16 Feb 2024 98,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted pad detached from plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air intake pipe from air box cracked

fuel cap seal perished

no plate lamp lens dirty inside

unable to open boot from outside car

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,016 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear anti roll bar d-bushs worn

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Feb 2023 98,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear anti roll bar d-bushs worn

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Feb 2022 97,030 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also silencer is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,645 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced interior of lens dirty (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer poor condition

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,192 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer poor condition

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges of tread

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low in expansion bottle

drivers seat slightly insecure

rear silencer on exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' out of swept area (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn low on edges

fuel cap seal perished

rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,175 miles

Nearside NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM (BULB?)

Offside DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,492 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90 KGF (OS 150 KGF) (3.7.B.6a)

LIGHTS PULSE/FLICKER

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,470 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,745 miles

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings cracking up and going soft.

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

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

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

Slight play within drive line system moreso on take up of drive.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,479 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)

front pads worn

front wishbone bushes going soft and perished.

high level brake light lense coming away.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,142 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box very corrode

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,142 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box very corrode

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,908 miles

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings cracking up and going soft.

Corrosion on rear brake discs,moreso on inner surfaces.

Corrosion on rear silencer outer casing.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,908 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings cracking up and going soft.

Corrosion on rear brake discs,moreso on inner surfaces.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,870 miles

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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF54 VNO is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF54 VNO?

You can check the full history of WF54 VNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF54 VNO registered?

WF54 VNO is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is WF54 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 VNO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF54 VNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF54 VNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.