2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VX05 XGJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 84,091 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX05 XGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 84,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX05 XGJ 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 Mini (VX05 XGJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounts corroded (5.3.2 (c))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
VX05 XGJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202481,647 mi
- 02/04/202481,680 mi+33 mi
- 25/03/202583,133 mi+1,453 mi
- 24/03/202684,091 mi+958 mi
- 31/03/202684,091 mi
Average of roughly 1,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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