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YEZ 5423

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Electric 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,895 mi
Last recorded112,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 5423
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 112,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 111,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 110,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,134 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 85,097 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,463 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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YEZ 5423 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEZ 5423, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEZ 5423 registered?

YEZ 5423 is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is YEZ 5423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 5423 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEZ 5423 have outstanding finance?

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