2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HT54 JDU
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 151,302 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT54 JDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 151,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT54 JDU 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 (HT54 JDU) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
HT54 JDU Mileage History
- 07/02/2023132,821 mi
- 29/01/2024142,408 mi+9,587 mi
- 29/01/2024142,408 mi
- 06/02/2025151,136 mi+8,728 mi
- 10/02/2025151,302 mi+166 mi
Average of roughly 9,196 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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