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YE05 OGV

2005 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,329 mi
Last recorded56,329 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2023 54,407 miles

front and rear sub frames and all suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 54,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear sub frames and all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 54,244 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,171 miles

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 5 Apr 2019 49,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,698 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,278 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded

o/s/r silencer thin and corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 9,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,968 miles

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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YE05 OGV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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YE05 OGV is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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