2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

179 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 179 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment2.2%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.1%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Suspension15.6%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Steering8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  8. Tyres5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine39.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 One?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2005 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 179 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).