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FP55VDX
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration FP55VDX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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167 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,320 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- drivers door sticks when open intermittently
- tpms light on dash
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,659 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both top mount’s noisy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,158 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- tpms light on dash is red but car is 2005
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,022 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS clearly covered in grease to protect the pipes from further corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on shoulder, but also close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clearly covered in grease to protect the pipes from further corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,988 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front driver door a bit stiff to open
- Offside Front bumper loose
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front driver door a bit stiff to open
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front bumper loose
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,512 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp washers not working
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp washers not working
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,495 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 60,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure housing (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,044 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front door difficult to open from inside
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,505 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,702 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- number plate light lens missing
- windscreen large crack on passenger side, not considered in the drivers view of the road
- oil leak
- front tyres worn inner edges, almost smooth 2054517 (not RF)
12 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cat (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- number plate light lens missing
- windscreen large crack on passenger side, not considered in the drivers view of the road
- oil leak
- front tyres worn inner edges, almost smooth 2054517 (not RF)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,654 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017 5 Jun 202623 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,936 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 32,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 360,329 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 5 Jun 20262 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 360,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,819 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,512 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,244 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 5 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,296 MI
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FP55VDX was registered on 2005-11-17
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