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WJ05 YST

2005 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,258 mi
Last recorded84,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 YST
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 84,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,289 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,685 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,812 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,790 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,205 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,303 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 25,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,461 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
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WJ05 YST is a 2005 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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.

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What year was WJ05 YST registered?

WJ05 YST is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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