2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EF05 FCE
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/06/2005. Recorded mileage 104,130 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,130 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
EF05 FCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 104,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EF05 FCE Mileage History
- 05/09/202297,966 mi
- 07/09/202297,976 mi+10 mi
- 05/09/2023104,130 mi+6,154 mi
- 06/09/2023104,130 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 FCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (EF05 FCE) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 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 (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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