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SW05HFU
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HFU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026 12 Jun 202625 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,224 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking noise from O/S/F suspension but nothing found to be obviously worn on mot test
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,927 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021 12 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- rear brake discs are worn and corroded on the inside surfaces
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Wheel binding up due to bearing (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into union and front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- No coolant in resivour
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into union and front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,663 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,929 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,245 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear exhaust silencer corroded
24 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Offside rear tyre bald on edge
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front tyres bald on edges
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,207 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear exhaust system corroding
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,622 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,215 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 12 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,136 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 12 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,299 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 12 Jun 20261 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,796 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,889 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,607 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202614 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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SW05HFU was registered on 2005-07-06
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