2005 MINI 1.4L Diesel · YP05 FDY
2005 MINI (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 167,137 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP05 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
- 167,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 FDY 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 (YP05 FDY) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YP05 FDY Mileage History
- 19/05/2022161,285 mi
- 16/05/2023163,388 mi+2,103 mi
- 17/05/2023163,389 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2024164,732 mi+1,343 mi
- 19/05/2025167,137 mi+2,405 mi
Average of roughly 1,950 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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