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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass104,879 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. Pass68,369 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    896897055148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. Pass49,757 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,757 miles
    Test number
    415232212220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,608 miles (+22,302)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    999103131190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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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