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GP55 HXU

2005 Mini Cooper S · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper S Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 171,600 miles on the clock, averaging 9,504 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W11 Supercharged engine is known for w11b16.

MOT & Mileage History for GP55 HXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,504

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,006
Average per year9,504
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP55 HXU 11k51k91k131k172k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage162,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage154,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage145,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage139,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage131,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,806 miles
Since last MOT+12,630 miles
PASS
Mileage119,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage113,805 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage104,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage94,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage84,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,730 miles
PASS
Mileage73,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage63,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage53,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,132 miles
PASS
Mileage31,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage20,520 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage11,092 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper S

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper S models (2002–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W11B16

Gaskets degrade, leading to external leaks.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GP55 HXU

What car is GP55 HXU?

GP55 HXU is a green Mini Cooper S, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP55 HXU?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 HXU was 171,600 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 HXU passed its MOT?

GP55 HXU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2024.

Is GP55 HXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP55 HXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP55 HXU?

GP55 HXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.