2005 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · LF05 VHO
2005 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2005. Recorded mileage 95,986 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,986 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
LF05 VHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 95,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF05 VHO Mileage History
- 20/03/202479,631 mi
- 10/03/202584,028 mi+4,397 mi
- 03/04/202584,598 mi+570 mi
- 09/04/202584,791 mi+193 mi
- 25/06/202695,986 mi+11,195 mi
Average of roughly 7,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF05 VHO 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 Cooper S (LF05 VHO) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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