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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FZYMOT history

LB05 FZY is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,211 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FZY was last recorded at 68,211 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,676 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,535 miles
Average per year
3,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,211 miles
  • 2025 – 63,676 miles
  • 2024 – 59,444 miles
  • 2023 – 55,275 miles
  • 2022 – 51,374 miles
  • 2020 – 48,143 miles
  • 2019 – 44,528 miles
  • 2018 – 33,953 miles
  • 2016 – 30,098 miles
  • 2015 – 27,306 miles
  • 2014 – 23,704 miles
  • 2013 – 20,705 miles
  • 2012 – 19,278 miles
  • 2011 – 17,695 miles
  • 2010 – 16,137 miles
  • 2009 – 13,704 miles
  • 2008 – 10,865 miles
  • 2007 – 8,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,211 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Fuel cap seal perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,211 miles (+4,535)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    853111782198
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,676 miles (+4,232)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    563721751276
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Pass59,444 miles (+4,169)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    827001660570
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  4. Pass55,275 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    463847937007
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  5. Fail55,272 miles (+3,898)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    255482286446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  6. Pass51,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    230608096495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  7. Fail51,373 miles (+3,230)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    671477054744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  8. Pass48,143 miles (+3,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,143 miles
    Test number
    627318827039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber cracking

  9. Pass44,528 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    565907497046
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass38,786 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    836539377272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass33,953 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    375776833733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass30,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    336932645786
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

  13. Fail30,097 miles (+2,791)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    160157833323
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

  14. Pass27,306 miles (+3,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    998227002124
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass23,704 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    475494764428
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail23,702 miles (+2,997)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,702 miles
    Test number
    115274164333
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass20,705 miles (+1,427)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    858860643330
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers split and smeary

  18. Pass19,278 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,278 miles
    Test number
    629459742329
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass17,695 miles (+1,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,695 miles
    Test number
    956359521399
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass16,137 miles (+2,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,137 miles
    Test number
    950087020380
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass13,704 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,704 miles
    Test number
    451108909360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWipers split

  22. Fail13,703 miles (+2,838)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,703 miles
    Test number
    354898909375
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWipers split

  23. Pass10,865 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,865 miles
    Test number
    824902818383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,011 miles
    Test number
    744036707378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FZY

Does LB05 FZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FZY is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZY?
The MOT on LB05 FZY is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FZY done?
LB05 FZY was recorded at 68,211 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZY 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 FZY find?
LB05 FZY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 7 more.

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