2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FG55 DFE
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 33,160 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG55 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 33,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG55 DFE 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 (FG55 DFE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FG55 DFE Mileage History
- 07/10/202230,210 mi
- 03/10/202331,015 mi+805 mi
- 02/10/202431,770 mi+755 mi
- 09/10/202431,781 mi+11 mi
- 24/10/202533,160 mi+1,379 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 5 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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