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DF05TBU
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF05TBU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,593 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,755 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight engine misfire
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edges (205/45x17 runflat) (5.2.3 (e))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Near side door difficult to open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,755 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight engine misfire
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edges (205/45x17 runflat) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Near side door difficult to open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,606 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Needs several attempts before it opens from the inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Needs several attempts before it opens from the inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,501 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under vehicle slightly corroded (Rear)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front subframe corroded
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,038 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under vehicle slightly corroded (Rear)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front subframe corroded
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 21 Jun 202631 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,531 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine oil low
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Fuel cap sealing device cracked
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil low
- Fuel cap sealing device cracked
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 84V runflats (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR END OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,902 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,456 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brakes have minor rust
- oil leak
- minor rust to brake pipes and hoses
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,851 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016 21 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,218 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
17 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,731 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,458 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 21 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,978 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,879 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 31,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,470 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 21 Jun 20265 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,947 MI
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DF05TBU was registered on 2005-03-01
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