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SW05HGJ
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HGJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,933 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDERSIDE HAS CORROSION
11 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
19 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,704 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,066 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,908 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory 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))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,298 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,535 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Tyres wearing on inner edge
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Front Tyres wearing on inner edge
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,180 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,256 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 13 Jun 20266 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,008 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,380 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202627 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,145 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,239 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012 13 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,329 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,479 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 13 Jun 202612 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,700 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW05HGJ was registered on 2005-06-17
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