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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW05XZB
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,984 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Under-body of vehicle corroded
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,984 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Under-body of vehicle corroded
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,379 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,702 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,586 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,494 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2019 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,863 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,344 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,936 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,361 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,629 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,948 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,068 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,210 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,186 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 6 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
15 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,105 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SW05XZB was registered on 2005-03-01
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