2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF55 MFE
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 97,908 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 MFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 97,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 MFE 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 (GF55 MFE) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GF55 MFE Mileage History
- 29/03/202285,466 mi
- 27/03/202391,726 mi+6,260 mi
- 10/04/202497,691 mi+5,965 mi
- 28/05/202497,717 mi+26 mi
- 23/09/202597,908 mi+191 mi
Average of roughly 3,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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