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2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF55 MGE

GF55 MGE

2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/10/2005. Recorded mileage 113,341 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2005 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
113,341 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc

GF55 MGE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 113,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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GF55 MGE Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2022105,259 mi
  2. 21/09/2022105,277 mi+18 mi
  3. 11/09/2023108,447 mi+3,170 mi
  4. 30/09/2024111,534 mi+3,087 mi
  5. 01/10/2025113,341 mi+1,807 mi

Average of roughly 2,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GF55 MGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 00:56
MOT Analysis

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 MGE) between August 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 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 (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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