2005 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · FX54 OVC
2005 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 132,697 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FX54 OVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 132,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FX54 OVC Mileage History
- 18/10/2022122,956 mi
- 27/07/2024126,096 mi+3,140 mi
- 27/07/2024126,096 mi
- 03/09/2025132,691 mi+6,595 mi
- 09/09/2025132,697 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX54 OVC 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 Cooper S (FX54 OVC) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not connected (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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