MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB05 FUEMOT history
LB05 FUE is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 127,053 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 FUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 FUE was last recorded at 127,053 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 9,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,035 miles · 13 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,018 miles
- Average per year
- 6,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,053 miles
- 2024 – 118,035 miles
- 2023 – 105,761 miles
- 2022 – 93,051 miles
- 2021 – 83,669 miles
- 2020 – 80,059 miles
- 2019 – 70,784 miles
- 2018 – 60,608 miles
- 2017 – 54,634 miles
- 2015 – 43,385 miles
- 2014 – 40,000 miles
- 2013 – 31,685 miles
- 2012 – 23,169 miles
- 2011 – 21,058 miles
- 2010 – 19,097 miles
- 2009 – 16,607 miles
- 2008 – 11,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,053 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,053 miles (+9,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 127,053 miles
- Test number
- 585276330216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,035 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,035 miles
- Test number
- 135472320922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,034 miles (+12,273)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,034 miles
- Test number
- 705570014991
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,761 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,761 miles
- Test number
- 344409512370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,760 miles (+12,709)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,760 miles
- Test number
- 951179749495
- DangerousCentral Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205X45X17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,051 miles (+9,382)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,051 miles
- Test number
- 163676623358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 83,669 miles
- Test number
- 282145562854
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail83,660 miles (+3,601)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,660 miles
- Test number
- 449289278896
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass80,059 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 80,059 miles
- Test number
- 726375847188
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,058 miles (+9,274)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,058 miles
- Test number
- 515490417149
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 70,784 miles
- Test number
- 293261297423
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Fail70,784 miles (+10,176)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,784 miles
- Test number
- 120889813891
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Pass60,608 miles (+5,974)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 60,608 miles
- Test number
- 377876903633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,634 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 54,634 miles
- Test number
- 567145780603
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail54,632 miles (+11,247)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,632 miles
- Test number
- 624627893104
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass43,385 miles (+3,385)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,385 miles
- Test number
- 908923755141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 40,000 miles
- Test number
- 349706474152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,000 miles (+8,315)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,000 miles
- Test number
- 177605374176
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Pass31,685 miles (+1)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 31,685 miles
- Test number
- 229047773409
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded but not leaking
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
- NoteOfficial sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail31,684 miles (+8,515)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,684 miles
- Test number
- 846156673105
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded but not leaking
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
- NoteOfficial sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass23,169 miles (+2,111)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 23,169 miles
- Test number
- 696248662166
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
- NoteRear brake dicscs slightly corroded
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass21,058 miles (+1,961)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 21,058 miles
- Test number
- 269439861109
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leak (req's attention)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surface
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass19,097 miles (+2,490)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 19,097 miles
- Test number
- 222925260163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,607 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 16,607 miles
- Test number
- 713348879112
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail11,432 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,432 miles
- Test number
- 213147878124
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass11,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 11,432 miles
- Test number
- 413327978110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 FUE
- Does LB05 FUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 FUE expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 FUE?
- The MOT on LB05 FUE expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 FUE done?
- LB05 FUE was recorded at 127,053 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
- Has LB05 FUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 FUE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 FUE 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 FUE find?
- LB05 FUE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x45x17; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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