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WG05 EDP

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,742 mi
Last recorded77,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EDP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS unit to join, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 74,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS unit to join, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 72,933 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe behind rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough Offside strut mounting bearing. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 71,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe behind steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 71,436 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe behind steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,189 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 66,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,663 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,167 miles

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 May 2012 46,916 miles

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

offside rear jacking block mi9ssing

Fail 3 May 2011 37,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 37,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,850 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 22,503 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 22,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG05 EDP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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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WG05 EDP is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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