2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · EF05 LRL
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2005. Recorded mileage 85,704 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,704 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 LRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2025
- 85,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 LRL Mileage History
- 26/04/202378,431 mi
- 27/04/202378,433 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/202482,777 mi+4,344 mi
- 23/04/202482,777 mi
- 23/04/202585,704 mi+2,927 mi
Average of roughly 3,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 LRL 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 (EF05 LRL) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture crimped hard on rear joining piece (1.1.11 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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