2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WM05 EUJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 129,513 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM05 EUJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2024
- 129,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM05 EUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (WM05 EUJ) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective completely deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working and red lens missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD (2.3 ”.
WM05 EUJ Mileage History
- 07/05/2022115,140 mi
- 23/05/2023121,442 mi+6,302 mi
- 23/05/2023121,442 mi
- 03/08/2024129,513 mi+8,071 mi
Average of roughly 6,410 miles per year across 4 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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