
MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB05 FSOMOT history
LB05 FSO is a grey petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 104,879 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,134 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 FSO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 FSO was last recorded at 104,879 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,153 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,726 miles
- Average per year
- 5,134 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,879 miles
- 2025 – 100,153 miles
- 2024 – 98,594 miles
- 2023 – 97,021 miles
- 2022 – 94,613 miles
- 2021 – 92,150 miles
- 2020 – 91,729 miles
- 2019 – 91,158 miles
- 2018 – 86,275 miles
- 2017 – 77,554 miles
- 2016 – 74,944 miles
- 2015 – 68,369 miles
- 2014 – 64,576 miles
- 2013 – 59,736 miles
- 2012 – 49,757 miles
- 2011 – 43,608 miles
- 2009 – 21,306 miles
- 2008 – 11,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,879 miles (+4,726)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 104,879 miles
- Test number
- 297041447811
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass100,153 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,153 miles
- Test number
- 269438730587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,153 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,153 miles
- Test number
- 769757418246
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,594 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 98,594 miles
- Test number
- 421096692443
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,592 miles (+1,571)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,592 miles
- Test number
- 155744323116
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,021 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,021 miles
- Test number
- 945309858210
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases O/S Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail97,021 miles (+2,408)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,021 miles
- Test number
- 852659558409
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases O/S Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass94,613 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 94,613 miles
- Test number
- 614639442966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel Tank - To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,600 miles (+2,450)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,600 miles
- Test number
- 197645103936
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel Tank - To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,150 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,150 miles
- Test number
- 669406304183
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,150 miles (+421)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,150 miles
- Test number
- 747947068709
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,729 miles (+571)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,729 miles
- Test number
- 687590176744
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,158 miles (+4,883)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 91,158 miles
- Test number
- 778756856931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,275 miles (+8,721)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,275 miles
- Test number
- 208737338627
- AdvisoryRear exhaust slight leak and corroded
Pass77,554 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,554 miles
- Test number
- 546068310722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,554 miles (+2,610)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,554 miles
- Test number
- 520817780729
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,944 miles (+6,575)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,944 miles
- Test number
- 931305505113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/ offside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrded
Pass68,369 miles (+3,793)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,369 miles
- Test number
- 896897055148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,576 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,576 miles
- Test number
- 386721674169
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
Pass64,576 miles (+4,840)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,576 miles
- Test number
- 926561074198
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer
Pass59,736 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,736 miles
- Test number
- 127742813241
- NoteSigns of coolant loss and fan stays on when switched off,offside front jacking point block missing.
Fail59,736 miles (+9,979)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,736 miles
- Test number
- 466632013234
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSigns of coolant loss and fan stays on when switched off,offside front jacking point block missing.
Pass49,757 miles (+6,149)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,757 miles
- Test number
- 415232212220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,608 miles (+22,302)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 43,608 miles
- Test number
- 999103131190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,306 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 21,306 miles
- Test number
- 990398539151
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass11,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 11,641 miles
- Test number
- 162814158181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 FSO
- Does LB05 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FSO is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 FSO?
- The MOT on LB05 FSO is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 FSO done?
- LB05 FSO was recorded at 104,879 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,134 miles a year.
- Has LB05 FSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 FSO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 FSO 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 LB05 FSO find?
- LB05 FSO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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