2005 MINI 1.4L Diesel · DF05 TCX
2005 MINI (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 176,955 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF05 TCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 176,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF05 TCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (DF05 TCX) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DF05 TCX Mileage History
- 03/12/2022162,211 mi
- 07/12/2022162,211 mi
- 15/12/2023169,552 mi+7,341 mi
- 15/12/2023169,552 mi
- 12/12/2024176,955 mi+7,403 mi
Average of roughly 7,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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