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YG55 VBN

2005 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,816 mi
Last recorded21,816 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper S61,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VBN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 21,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 21,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 21,294 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,710 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides of the car (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

oily engine

Pass 18 Nov 2022 20,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 19,621 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car. also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (strong advisory) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 18,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter greasy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 17,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front metal brake lines corroding

both rear metal brake lines starting to corrode

engine oil leak

hand brake lever travail high

surface corrosion to underbody frame

transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,107 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 15,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 14,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

eml light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 13,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,244 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 8,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 7,261 miles

rear registration plate securing fix on edge of figure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,456 miles

front washers weak

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,499 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,635 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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YG55 VBN is a 2005 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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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What year was YG55 VBN registered?

YG55 VBN is a 2005 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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