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WJ05 CAO

2005 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,504 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 142,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,161 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,802 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 125,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,665 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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 7 Dec 2015 113,685 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 113,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,096 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,325 miles

Minor oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,325 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Minor oil leak possible rocker cover gasket

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,427 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,119 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,667 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,667 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,367 miles

rear tyre wearing on inside edges

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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WJ05 CAO is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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WJ05 CAO is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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