2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YT55 EMJ
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 105,884 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT55 EMJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 105,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT55 EMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (YT55 EMJ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YT55 EMJ Mileage History
- 09/04/2022103,368 mi
- 19/04/2022103,371 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2023105,884 mi+2,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,485 miles per year across 3 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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