2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MM55 FJJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 111,385 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 FJJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 111,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 FJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (MM55 FJJ) between November 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”.
MM55 FJJ Mileage History
- 27/11/200820,280 mi
- 03/12/200932,654 mi+12,374 mi
- 03/12/200932,654 mi
- 24/11/201038,132 mi+5,478 mi
- 15/11/201140,459 mi+2,327 mi
- 17/11/201243,127 mi+2,668 mi
- 20/08/201345,209 mi+2,082 mi
- 10/09/201448,974 mi+3,765 mi
- 09/01/201550,105 mi+1,131 mi
- 09/01/201659,901 mi+9,796 mi
- 09/01/201659,901 mi
- 28/01/201769,540 mi+9,639 mi
- 19/01/201875,962 mi+6,422 mi
- 07/01/201983,028 mi+7,066 mi
- 09/01/201983,029 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202088,517 mi+5,488 mi
- 04/02/202088,517 mi
- 04/02/202192,810 mi+4,293 mi
- 04/02/202192,810 mi
- 20/01/202296,837 mi+4,027 mi
- 21/01/202296,839 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2023101,010 mi+4,171 mi
- 28/01/2023101,022 mi+12 mi
- 13/02/2024105,459 mi+4,437 mi
- 13/02/2024105,459 mi
- 11/02/2025107,623 mi+2,164 mi
- 06/03/2026111,385 mi+3,762 mi
- 13/03/2026111,385 mi
Average of roughly 5,269 miles per year across 28 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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