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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L5 GXGMOT history

L5 GXG is a purple petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

L5 GXG purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
88,703 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GXG was last recorded at 88,703 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 6,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,166 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,537 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,703 miles
  • 2021 – 82,166 miles
  • 2020 – 81,274 miles
  • 2019 – 80,843 miles
  • 2018 – 80,452 miles
  • 2017 – 79,732 miles
  • 2016 – 78,846 miles
  • 2015 – 73,462 miles
  • 2014 – 61,450 miles
  • 2013 – 50,803 miles
  • 2012 – 44,975 miles
  • 2011 – 39,307 miles
  • 2010 – 33,198 miles
  • 2009 – 26,115 miles
  • 2008 – 21,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,703 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front sub-frame corroded and covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,703 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,703 miles
    Test number
    649983734892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    601545456008
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame corroded and covered in underseal
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion through out

  3. Fail82,166 miles (+892)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    969033210618
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding not allowing full inspection of bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both holes marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame corroded and covered in underseal
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox side of engine
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion through out

  4. Pass81,274 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,274 miles
    Test number
    104419724431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,843 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,843 miles
    Test number
    219564206832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,452 miles (+720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    933056793258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass79,732 miles (+886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    452189312704
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  8. Pass78,846 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    655052844937
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail78,843 miles (+5,381)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    434613375903
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass73,462 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    147336218917
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  11. Fail73,462 miles (+12,012)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    979561751501
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  12. Pass61,450 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    498798534364
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail61,215 miles (+10,412)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    728275334382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass50,803 miles (+5,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    885750633375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass44,975 miles (+5,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    855784832369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  16. Pass39,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    875239341309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail39,307 miles (+6,109)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    716666941356
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass33,198 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    230835810303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,197 miles (+7,082)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    582933310343
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Pass26,115 miles (+5,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    982951839332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise both front wheel bearings.

  21. Pass21,084 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,084 miles
    Test number
    402038038428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L5 GXG

Does L5 GXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 GXG expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 GXG?
The MOT on L5 GXG expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 GXG done?
L5 GXG was recorded at 88,703 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has L5 GXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GXG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 GXG 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 GXG find?
L5 GXG passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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