2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA05 DZR
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/08/2005. Recorded mileage 100,585 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,585 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
YA05 DZR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 100,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YA05 DZR Mileage History
- 16/07/200819,737 mi
- 11/08/200819,888 mi+151 mi
- 11/08/200927,172 mi+7,284 mi
- 12/08/201035,552 mi+8,380 mi
- 12/08/201035,552 mi
- 25/08/201148,866 mi+13,314 mi
- 27/08/201148,866 mi
- 04/05/201247,341 mi-1,525 mi
- 23/05/201352,819 mi+5,478 mi
- 20/05/201457,987 mi+5,168 mi
- 20/05/201563,222 mi+5,235 mi
- 21/05/201563,227 mi+5 mi
- 20/05/201667,850 mi+4,623 mi
- 17/05/201771,559 mi+3,709 mi
- 27/03/201873,256 mi+1,697 mi
- 14/03/201978,798 mi+5,542 mi
- 14/03/201978,798 mi
- 11/03/202083,293 mi+4,495 mi
- 11/03/202083,293 mi
- 02/03/202184,988 mi+1,695 mi
- 02/03/202184,988 mi
- 19/03/202286,754 mi+1,766 mi
- 21/03/202286,754 mi
- 30/03/202391,421 mi+4,667 mi
- 31/03/202391,421 mi
- 28/03/2024100,446 mi+9,025 mi
- 02/04/2024100,585 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YA05 DZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (YA05 DZR) between July 2008 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 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: Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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