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YR55 FNH

2005 Mini Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,929 mi
Last recorded161,929 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini One66,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FNH
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 161,929 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspention and sub frame generaly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,027 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes worn {rear ones} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

rear suspention corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 154,849 miles

both headlight patterns poor

both rear suspension arms are corroding .

offside front balljoint dust cover in poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 149,167 miles

both rear tyres worn

engine bay oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2022 149,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn

engine bay oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2021 137,633 miles

Front tyres

Front wishbones rear bushes

headlight patterns

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,233 miles

headlight patterns

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 122,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,557 miles

front pads well worn

offside outer gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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YR55 FNH is a 2005 Mini Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR55 FNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YR55 FNH registered?

YR55 FNH is a 2005 Mini Mini One, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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