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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SC54UBB
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,883 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap o ring perished
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,883 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap o ring perished
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,247 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,301 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,650 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,815 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,211 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,647 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,275 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak around engine
- Fuel cap seal cracked
- Exhaust backbox corrded but not leaking at this point
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal fluid leaking from big pump unit on steering rack (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust backbox corrded but not leaking at this point
- Oil leak around engine
- Fuel cap seal cracked
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,055 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- osf tyre wearing on inner edge
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipe to rack (2.3.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,600 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,206 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 10 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,397 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,453 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,997 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,288 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,896 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 10 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,490 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010 10 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,490 MI
10 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,738 MI
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SC54UBB was registered on 2005-01-18
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