2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LJ55 TFZ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 128,836 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ55 TFZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2023
- 128,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ55 TFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LJ55 TFZ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
LJ55 TFZ Mileage History
- 09/09/2022120,164 mi
- 12/09/2022120,173 mi+9 mi
- 04/09/2023128,836 mi+8,663 mi
Average of roughly 8,801 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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