2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LC55 AFU
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 79,457 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC55 AFU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 79,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC55 AFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Cooper (LC55 AFU) between November 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
LC55 AFU Mileage History
- 05/11/200820,811 mi
- 05/11/200820,811 mi
- 05/11/200923,835 mi+3,024 mi
- 29/10/201025,899 mi+2,064 mi
- 08/11/201127,711 mi+1,812 mi
- 08/11/201127,711 mi
- 09/11/201228,361 mi+650 mi
- 09/11/201329,987 mi+1,626 mi
- 08/11/201430,790 mi+803 mi
- 28/09/201531,248 mi+458 mi
- 26/09/201637,359 mi+6,111 mi
- 20/09/201744,553 mi+7,194 mi
- 20/09/201744,553 mi
- 11/09/201853,205 mi+8,652 mi
- 14/09/201960,907 mi+7,702 mi
- 15/09/202066,341 mi+5,434 mi
- 12/07/202169,310 mi+2,969 mi
- 13/07/202270,161 mi+851 mi
- 07/07/202370,708 mi+547 mi
- 09/07/202472,126 mi+1,418 mi
- 14/07/202575,873 mi+3,747 mi
- 22/07/202575,878 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/202679,457 mi+3,579 mi
- 25/07/202679,457 mi
Average of roughly 3,310 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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