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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FG55FBO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) Dangerous
- Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed oil below min (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- sill's not fully tested due to cover's
- rear axel corroded
- exhaust backbox corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,155 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,771 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of vehicle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,341 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tariling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tariling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal ripped (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tariling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tariling arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,333 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front top strut mount noisey.
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,504 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019 4 Jun 202626 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,515 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,518 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017 4 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,348 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 4 Jun 202627 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,681 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,224 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 4 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,750 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 4 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- exhaust badly corroded Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,373 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,897 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,243 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 4 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,328 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 4 Jun 202613 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FG55FBO was registered on 2005-10-11
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