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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L5 CFAMOT history

L5 CFA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.

L5 CFA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
126,650 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CFA was last recorded at 126,650 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,530 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,650 miles
  • 2021 – 120,530 miles
  • 2020 – 114,674 miles
  • 2019 – 108,267 miles
  • 2018 – 102,615 miles
  • 2017 – 97,505 miles
  • 2016 – 93,803 miles
  • 2015 – 91,497 miles
  • 2014 – 88,565 miles
  • 2013 – 82,798 miles
  • 2012 – 75,859 miles
  • 2011 – 54,799 miles
  • 2010 – 54,799 miles
  • 2009 – 44,435 miles
  • 2008 – 13,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow rear box

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,650 miles (+6,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    176118634438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow rear box

  2. Pass120,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,530 miles
    Test number
    913568269610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail120,530 miles (+5,856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,530 miles
    Test number
    124319741899
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,674 miles (+82)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    754121002451
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail114,592 miles (+6,325)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,592 miles
    Test number
    256196498659
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass108,267 miles (+5,652)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    395699318353
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryKnock from offside and nearside front suspension

  7. Pass102,615 miles (+5,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    575802752892
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body damage / taped up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre uneven wear

  8. Pass97,505 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,505 miles
    Test number
    922948083335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass93,803 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,803 miles
    Test number
    932816612893
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass91,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    189609385438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,497 miles (+2,932)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    449749985085
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass88,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    166733594037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,565 miles (+5,767)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    377770294059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  14. Pass82,798 miles (+6,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,798 miles
    Test number
    725119503104
    • NoteExhaust box and tail section corroded .

  15. Pass75,859 miles (+21,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    615591922127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePower steering hoses oily

  16. Pass54,799 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    655927811189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBulge in power steering hose
    • NotePower steering hoses oily

  17. Fail54,799 miles3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    729166411162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBulge in power steering hose
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc inner face heavely corroded and pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded and heavely scaled on inner face
    • NotePower steering hoses oily

  18. Fail54,799 miles3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    432543610185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAll tyre's worn low on areas of stepped tread
    • NoteBoth front tyre's heavely more worn on outer edge of tread
    • NoteDeep hole in offside front tyre outer tread
    • NoteSlight fluctuation in nearside rear foot brake effort
    • NoteStones and deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

  19. Pass54,799 miles (+10,364)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    893563410155
    • NoteAll tyre's worn low on areas of stepped tread
    • NoteBoth front tyre's heavely more worn on outer edge of tread
    • NoteDeep hole in offside front tyre outer tread
    • NoteSlight fluctuation in nearside rear foot brake effort
    • NoteStones and deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

  20. Pass44,435 miles (+31,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,435 miles
    Test number
    281926629454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass13,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,050 miles
    Test number
    901489728192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,050 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,050 miles
    Test number
    552009828179
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L5 CFA

Does L5 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 CFA expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 CFA?
The MOT on L5 CFA expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 CFA done?
L5 CFA was recorded at 126,650 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has L5 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CFA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 CFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 CFA find?
L5 CFA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; slight exhaust blow rear box.

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