2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AY05 XDR
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 111,796 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 XDR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 111,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 XDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (AY05 XDR) between July 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))”.
AY05 XDR Mileage History
- 25/07/200829,253 mi
- 24/12/200936,205 mi+6,952 mi
- 17/12/201040,883 mi+4,678 mi
- 20/12/201147,728 mi+6,845 mi
- 28/11/201254,058 mi+6,330 mi
- 19/03/201463,850 mi+9,792 mi
- 28/03/201463,853 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/201567,290 mi+3,437 mi
- 11/02/201676,361 mi+9,071 mi
- 12/02/201676,362 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/201778,496 mi+2,134 mi
- 25/01/201778,506 mi+10 mi
- 01/03/201879,845 mi+1,339 mi
- 11/02/201981,427 mi+1,582 mi
- 20/02/202086,963 mi+5,536 mi
- 22/02/202189,374 mi+2,411 mi
- 22/02/202189,374 mi
- 22/01/202290,303 mi+929 mi
- 21/01/202392,989 mi+2,686 mi
- 02/02/202496,811 mi+3,822 mi
- 07/02/202496,811 mi
- 15/02/2025100,382 mi+3,571 mi
- 15/02/2025100,382 mi
- 27/10/2026111,796 mi+11,414 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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