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YE05 TNL

2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,021 mi
Last recorded42,021 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto48,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TNL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel ache moulding missed

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

Offside Rear body corroded next to light unit

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 42,016 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel ache moulding missed

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

Offside Rear body corroded next to light unit

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top mount is cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top mount cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 25,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,620 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 24,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 17,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 14,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,100 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,092 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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YE05 TNL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 48,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE05 TNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YE05 TNL registered?

YE05 TNL is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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