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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration CF51BEV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,380 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- sill covers fitted both sides
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,129 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024 17 Jun 202614 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,744 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,614 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,842 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2022 17 Jun 20267 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in corner (0.1 (b))
- steering alignment is obviously incorrect
- tyre pressure warning light illuminated
14 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,061 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tyre outer edge signs of wear 195 55 16
23 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,593 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
20 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings rubber damage (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,478 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 17 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,446 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 17 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,167 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 17 Jun 20265 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,487 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,508 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,622 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012 17 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,004 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 17 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,896 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010 17 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 38,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,790 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CF51BEV was registered on 2005-06-22
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