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MINI COOPER S2005 · 1.6L PETROL

LF05 VHO

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2005 MINI COOPER S is a PETROL vehicle with a 1598cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 95,986.

MOT

Valid

Expires 23/06/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/06/2027

Mileage: 95,986
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 1598cc

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/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 30, 2026, 11:15 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mini Cooper S (LF05 VHO) from 2005 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and June 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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PASS

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ADVISORY