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WJ05 XXF

2005 Mini One

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,699 mi
Last recorded29,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini One66,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XXF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 29,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 29,470 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 29,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,577 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retraction mechanism slow - but does satisfactorily operate.

Offside Rear Seatbelt retraction mechanism slow - but does satisfactorily operate.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 28,577 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/Inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retraction mechanism slow - but does satisfactorily operate.

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seatbelt retraction mechanism slow - but does satisfactorily operate.

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

Pass 1 May 2019 23,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear discs corroded - inner lip

Pass 15 May 2018 18,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,778 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,109 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 9,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,559 miles

Both front tyres near limit very inside edge

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2010 8,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,946 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Driver door mirror damaged.

O/S wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,503 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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WJ05 XXF is a 2005 Mini One in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 66,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 XXF registered?

WJ05 XXF is a 2005 Mini One, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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