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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FZEMOT history

LB05 FZE is a white petrol MINI first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,035 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 FZE was last recorded at 118,035 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 9,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,292 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,743 miles
Average per year
5,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,035 miles
  • 2024 – 108,292 miles
  • 2022 – 99,736 miles
  • 2021 – 91,915 miles
  • 2020 – 84,749 miles
  • 2019 – 79,635 miles
  • 2018 – 74,774 miles
  • 2017 – 72,259 miles
  • 2016 – 66,344 miles
  • 2015 – 59,695 miles
  • 2014 – 51,702 miles
  • 2013 – 50,484 miles
  • 2012 – 46,252 miles
  • 2011 – 44,082 miles
  • 2010 – 37,638 miles
  • 2009 – 29,185 miles
  • 2008 – 21,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,035 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,035 miles (+9,743)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,035 miles
    Test number
    391897492754
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,292 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    154350180939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,283 miles (+8,547)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    352826330136
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass99,736 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    158116148926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,915 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    248022586959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,819 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    748488047581
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail89,818 miles (+5,069)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    902659672783
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,749 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    388736573068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,635 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    482215834656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,774 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    849517445917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    307586813342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail72,259 miles (+5,915)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    178391541955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass66,344 miles (+6,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    920232762476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    989944205224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,695 miles (+7,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    767354905251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass51,702 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    815300094174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,484 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    229818503224
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,252 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    957699302239
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  19. Fail46,250 miles (+2,168)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,250 miles
    Test number
    338918302254
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass44,082 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    366043711281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  21. Fail44,081 miles (+6,443)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,081 miles
    Test number
    367911511277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass37,638 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    940297600212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  23. Fail37,638 miles (+8,453)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    321965800259
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged

  24. Pass29,185 miles (+8,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,185 miles
    Test number
    660449799143
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  25. Pass21,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    292870588476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FZE

Does LB05 FZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FZE expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZE?
The MOT on LB05 FZE expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FZE done?
LB05 FZE was recorded at 118,035 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 5,837 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZE 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 FZE find?
LB05 FZE failed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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