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YF05 RXW

2005 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,772 mi
Last recorded58,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RXW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,499 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 57,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,270 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 56,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,743 miles

Nearside Front advise damp on shock

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,504 miles

Front and rear suspension component has slight corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 43,686 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre pressure low/tread perished ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak major ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,645 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,645 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust system box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deterioreted (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deterioreted (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,750 miles

Bothside rear brakediscs pitted

Rear exhaust box deterioreted.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 33,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 30,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,307 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,281 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YF05 RXW is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF05 RXW is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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