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YP55 OBJ

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 148,004 miles on the clock, averaging 10,300 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for YP55 OBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,300

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 reading148,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,211
Average per year10,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP55 OBJ 20k52k84k116k148k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage144,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage136,776 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage128,243 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,236 miles
Since last MOT+17,803 miles
PASS
Mileage110,433 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,415 miles
Since last MOT+16,144 miles
PASS
Mileage94,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage88,364 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage78,371 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage69,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,158 miles
PASS
Mileage58,664 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage50,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage40,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage30,127 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage19,642 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OBJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YP55 OBJ

What car is YP55 OBJ?

YP55 OBJ is a silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP55 OBJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP55 OBJ was 148,004 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP55 OBJ passed its MOT?

YP55 OBJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Apr 2021.

Is YP55 OBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP55 OBJ 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 YP55 OBJ?

YP55 OBJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.