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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OV05RCZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 97,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,564 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All* (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,395 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,717 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal heavily perished.
- Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes corroded where they meet the flexi hoses on all four corners. (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,459 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,220 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,947 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,120 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Emissions not tested Coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,037 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 15 (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,230 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,292 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 1 Jul 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,137 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 1 Jul 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,486 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 1 Jul 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,360 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,094 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011 1 Jul 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,454 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 1 Jul 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,903 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 1 Jul 20266 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,525 MI
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OV05RCZ was registered on 2005-05-07
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