2005 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · MW05 PLJ
2005 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 102,802 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,802 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
MW05 PLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 102,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MW05 PLJ Mileage History
- 13/02/202495,629 mi
- 23/02/202495,799 mi+170 mi
- 11/02/202599,518 mi+3,719 mi
- 15/02/202599,536 mi+18 mi
- 17/02/2026102,802 mi+3,266 mi
Average of roughly 3,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 PLJ 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 (MW05 PLJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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