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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FTAMOT history

LB05 FTA is a grey petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,404 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FTA was last recorded at 116,404 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,066 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,338 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,404 miles
  • 2025 – 112,066 miles
  • 2024 – 108,353 miles
  • 2023 – 104,253 miles
  • 2022 – 99,070 miles
  • 2021 – 94,140 miles
  • 2020 – 92,188 miles
  • 2019 – 84,345 miles
  • 2018 – 74,064 miles
  • 2017 – 64,154 miles
  • 2016 – 54,929 miles
  • 2015 – 44,357 miles
  • 2014 – 43,302 miles
  • 2013 – 42,261 miles
  • 2012 – 41,245 miles
  • 2011 – 40,050 miles
  • 2010 – 38,120 miles
  • 2009 – 35,752 miles
  • 2008 – 33,195 miles
  • 2007 – 26,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,404 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    516431302740
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  2. Fail116,404 miles (+4,338)3 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    253682670489
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  3. Pass112,066 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    741463529652
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  4. Fail112,066 miles (+3,713)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    683276578587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,353 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    560507512591
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,353 miles (+4,100)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,353 miles
    Test number
    410437866326
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,253 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    231310579942
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,253 miles (+5,183)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    676580413035
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,070 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,070 miles
    Test number
    584299549537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,140 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    170188174948
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  11. Pass92,188 miles (+7,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    423593319025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,345 miles (+10,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    755997442280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  13. Pass74,064 miles (+9,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    257752640217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  14. Pass64,154 miles (+9,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,154 miles
    Test number
    923900622669
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass54,929 miles (+10,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    150669214064
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear brake pipes

  16. Pass44,357 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,357 miles
    Test number
    659924275193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,302 miles (+1,041)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    107851094162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  18. Pass42,261 miles (+1,016)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    978553383168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  19. Pass41,245 miles (+1,195)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,245 miles
    Test number
    885952992159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,050 miles (+1,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    607129471182
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass38,120 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    294019580475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    204465079452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,752 miles (+2,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    993655179154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass33,195 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    782551898188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    164228677162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    700348977137
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 FTA

Does LB05 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FTA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FTA?
The MOT on LB05 FTA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FTA done?
LB05 FTA was recorded at 116,404 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has LB05 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FTA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 FTA 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 FTA find?
LB05 FTA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: central obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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