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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FTUMOT history

LB05 FTU is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,371 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FTU was last recorded at 82,371 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,628 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
4,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,371 miles
  • 2025 – 80,628 miles
  • 2024 – 78,882 miles
  • 2023 – 77,329 miles
  • 2022 – 76,551 miles
  • 2021 – 75,260 miles
  • 2019 – 73,403 miles
  • 2018 – 50,742 miles
  • 2017 – 38,394 miles
  • 2016 – 36,171 miles
  • 2015 – 32,705 miles
  • 2014 – 28,556 miles
  • 2013 – 25,465 miles
  • 2012 – 21,533 miles
  • 2011 – 18,279 miles
  • 2010 – 15,569 miles
  • 2009 – 11,153 miles
  • 2008 – 7,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,371 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,371 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    717358420111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,628 miles (+1,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,628 miles
    Test number
    445833599215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,882 miles (+1,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    122105786974
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,329 miles (+778)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    413845835263
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,551 miles (+1,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,551 miles
    Test number
    718871525862
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,260 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    151646593934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,232 miles (+1,829)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    243045964911
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTail badly corroded

  8. Pass73,403 miles (+22,661)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    375117006460
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,742 miles (+12,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    295141997683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,394 miles
    Test number
    438075243716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,394 miles (+2,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,394 miles
    Test number
    284976589224
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass36,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    688027721913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a scr ew on shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer cover coroded

  13. Fail36,171 miles (+3,466)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    723906141195
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a scr ew on shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer cover coroded

  14. Pass32,705 miles (+4,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    252512444627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

  15. Pass28,556 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,556 miles
    Test number
    736794044259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,465 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    576415143233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    307545042266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail21,533 miles (+3,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    237225442256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    815845541238
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  20. Fail18,279 miles (+2,710)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    849915341280
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass15,569 miles (+4,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,569 miles
    Test number
    733842730245
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

  22. Fail11,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    143391239207
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass11,153 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    673261539280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,625 miles
    Test number
    274007028220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FTU

Does LB05 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FTU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FTU?
The MOT on LB05 FTU is valid until 20 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 FTU done?
LB05 FTU was recorded at 82,371 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,171 miles a year.
Has LB05 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FTU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 FTU 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 FTU find?
LB05 FTU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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