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YF05 FHV

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,557 mi
Last recorded129,557 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FHV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,854 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,464 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,462 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,877 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light is on the dash

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,483 miles

brake pad warning light

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,403 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,971 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 82,952 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,672 miles

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

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

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

petrol cap,seal slightly deteriorated (rubber cracking)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

petrol cap,seal slightly deteriorated (rubber cracking)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,000 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner surfaces, pitted and corroded.

Pass 20 May 2010 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 47,121 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,121 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 37,083 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,763 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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YF05 FHV is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF05 FHV, 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.

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YF05 FHV is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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