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GL55CGZ
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL55CGZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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141 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,391 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
28 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,141 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside rear 1/4 panel accident damage no sharp edges and not affecting safety
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside rear 1/4 panel accident damage no sharp edges and not affecting safety
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,872 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, o/s front drive shaft seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack and pipes weeping. (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mounting bush slit and coming unbonded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted/corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots damaged/split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (j))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted/corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack and pipes weeping. (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, o/s front drive shaft seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mounting bush slit and coming unbonded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots damaged/split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,178 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,305 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 23 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,316 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019 23 Jun 202617 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main front -rear supply pipe marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply from front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,209 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 17%
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear both sides brakes binding slightly
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,129 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- sill covers fitted
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- sill covers fitted
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,912 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Reason(s) for failure
- nearside front tyre heavily perished Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside park brake low effort, attn required
- rear brake discs in poor condition, replacement recommended
- park brake lever has min reserve travel
- exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nearside front tyre heavily perished Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- rear brake discs in poor condition, replacement recommended
- park brake lever has min reserve travel
- nearside park brake low effort, attn required
- exhaust deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,958 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,259 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,409 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2012 23 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) Dangerous
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,003 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,767 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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GL55CGZ was registered on 2005-12-09
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