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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FTXMOT history

LB05 FTX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,930 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FTX was last recorded at 127,930 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,793 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,137 miles
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,930 miles
  • 2025 – 125,793 miles
  • 2024 – 125,786 miles
  • 2023 – 125,343 miles
  • 2022 – 124,655 miles
  • 2021 – 121,680 miles
  • 2020 – 112,189 miles
  • 2019 – 102,127 miles
  • 2018 – 89,735 miles
  • 2017 – 77,484 miles
  • 2016 – 70,467 miles
  • 2015 – 64,280 miles
  • 2014 – 48,829 miles
  • 2013 – 45,375 miles
  • 2012 – 43,707 miles
  • 2011 – 39,743 miles
  • 2010 – 32,298 miles
  • 2009 – 27,372 miles
  • 2008 – 19,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,930 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,930 miles (+2,137)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,930 miles
    Test number
    217450156656
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass125,793 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,793 miles
    Test number
    980267243504
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail125,786 miles (+443)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    735977812850
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint detached from linkage (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass125,343 miles (+2)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    222719835421
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,341 miles (+686)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    263100501086
    • MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    291047681808
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,655 miles (+2,975)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    483954635777
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,680 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    602143572121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,189 miles (+10,062)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,189 miles
    Test number
    211627115442
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips Not affecting Driver View. (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,127 miles (+12,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    885405498322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,735 miles (+12,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    263970630046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass77,484 miles (+7,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    617192182652
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    515807399065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,467 miles (+6,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    591366620466
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass64,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,280 miles
    Test number
    419211831493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,269 miles (+3,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    133800696004
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass60,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    888307335014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,441 miles (+11,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    608536835026
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  19. Pass48,829 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    667687314040
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail45,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    379756933093
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  21. Pass45,375 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    619746933006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,707 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,707 miles
    Test number
    189522582431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,743 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    149030891027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,298 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    913537110107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,372 miles (+64)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    580332869172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Fail27,308 miles (+7,775)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    844551369137
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSigns of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass19,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,533 miles
    Test number
    792894968185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FTX

Does LB05 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FTX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FTX?
The MOT on LB05 FTX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FTX done?
LB05 FTX was recorded at 127,930 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has LB05 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FTX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 FTX 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 FTX find?
LB05 FTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage.; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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