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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FZVMOT history

LB05 FZV is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
160,261 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FZV was last recorded at 160,261 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 6,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,286 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,975 miles
Average per year
9,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,261 miles
  • 2023 – 153,286 miles
  • 2022 – 138,972 miles
  • 2021 – 124,411 miles
  • 2020 – 114,249 miles
  • 2019 – 103,882 miles
  • 2018 – 95,874 miles
  • 2017 – 84,279 miles
  • 2016 – 70,498 miles
  • 2015 – 58,136 miles
  • 2014 – 44,350 miles
  • 2013 – 40,046 miles
  • 2012 – 32,136 miles
  • 2011 – 28,609 miles
  • 2010 – 26,064 miles
  • 2009 – 18,494 miles
  • 2008 – 11,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,261 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,261 miles (+6,975)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,261 miles
    Test number
    143484671527
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass153,286 miles (+14,314)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,286 miles
    Test number
    377236899169
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass138,972 miles (+14,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,972 miles
    Test number
    721618585269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,411 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    275690154960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Fail124,409 miles (+10,160)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    685689788878
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass114,249 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,249 miles
    Test number
    852728272489
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slightly more travel than is normal
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak At radiator
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail113,972 miles (+10,090)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    530261472015
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor
  8. Pass103,882 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    810292437880
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail103,882 miles (+8,008)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    387463428968
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass95,874 miles (+11,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    436922711658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,279 miles (+13,781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    530682307444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lumpy on edges
    • AdvisoryRemoved items from windsceen
  12. Pass70,498 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    905256383898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,136 miles (+13,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    419451063559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,350 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    349863564239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    495566763232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,046 miles (+7,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    606886963215
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass32,136 miles (+3,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    728474342221
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass28,609 miles (+2,545)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,609 miles
    Test number
    386305551464
    • NoteEngine overheating; bled system
    • NoteSlight brake binding to offside rear wheel
  19. Pass26,064 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,064 miles
    Test number
    204436960251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass18,494 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,494 miles
    Test number
    894810249276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,497 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,497 miles
    Test number
    192010178296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,165 miles
    Test number
    810386688156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FZV

Does LB05 FZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FZV expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZV?
The MOT on LB05 FZV expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FZV done?
LB05 FZV was recorded at 160,261 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 9,230 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZV 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 FZV find?
LB05 FZV passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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