2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GL55 DLZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2005. Recorded mileage 83,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,912 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
GL55 DLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 83,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL55 DLZ Mileage History
- 05/06/202380,677 mi
- 12/06/202380,677 mi
- 21/06/202482,750 mi+2,073 mi
- 11/07/202583,912 mi+1,162 mi
- 11/07/202583,912 mi
Average of roughly 1,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL55 DLZ 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 (GL55 DLZ) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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