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YH55 XMD

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,152 mi
Last recorded51,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XMD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 42,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,893 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 34,287 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,031 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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YH55 XMD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH55 XMD, 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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What year was YH55 XMD registered?

YH55 XMD is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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