2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ED03 ALW
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/05/2005. Recorded mileage 85,678 miles. MOT valid until 25/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
ED03 ALW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 85,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ED03 ALW Mileage History
- 15/06/202272,513 mi
- 12/09/202485,354 mi+12,841 mi
- 16/10/202585,676 mi+322 mi
- 17/11/202585,677 mi+1 mi
- 26/11/202585,678 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ED03 ALW 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 (ED03 ALW) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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