2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 MINI MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

21,315 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,315 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    907 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Brakes25.3%
  3. Suspension20.3%
  4. Body & chassis14.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Steering7.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 MINI MINI?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2005 MINI MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,315 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 MINI MINI?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 MINI MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).