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Y5 ELF

2016 Mini Cooper S

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,014 mi
Last recorded44,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ELF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 32,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 32,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,753 miles

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

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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Y5 ELF is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y5 ELF registered?

Y5 ELF is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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