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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 GBFMOT history

LB05 GBF is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
129,073 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 GBF was last recorded at 129,073 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 4,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,842 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,231 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,073 miles
  • 2023 – 124,842 miles
  • 2022 – 114,370 miles
  • 2021 – 103,738 miles
  • 2020 – 100,211 miles
  • 2019 – 94,850 miles
  • 2018 – 92,096 miles
  • 2017 – 75,196 miles
  • 2016 – 67,127 miles
  • 2015 – 65,092 miles
  • 2014 – 61,994 miles
  • 2013 – 57,215 miles
  • 2012 – 54,049 miles
  • 2011 – 49,664 miles
  • 2010 – 44,324 miles
  • 2009 – 33,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,073 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,073 miles (+4,231)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    257608596778
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass124,842 miles (+10,472)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    423314572366
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,370 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    229673006649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,738 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    381329670452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,211 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    955401987181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,850 miles (+2,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    161912008815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass92,096 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    529242421816
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  8. Fail92,091 miles (+16,895)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    381701640842
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

  9. Pass75,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    539896914022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,193 miles (+8,066)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    160133812643
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,127 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,127 miles
    Test number
    966480356432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,092 miles (+3,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    487468185177
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriated-not leaking.

  13. Pass61,994 miles (+4,779)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    505603084168
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriated-not leaking.
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts deteriated-but securely supporting system.

  14. Pass57,215 miles (+3,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,215 miles
    Test number
    237650293111
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriated-not leaking.

  15. Pass54,049 miles (+4,385)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,049 miles
    Test number
    545522492141
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriated-not leaking.

  16. Fail49,664 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    378899071156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,664 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    697569571157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,324 miles (+10,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    160716090181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    233488489492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GBF

Does LB05 GBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GBF expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GBF?
The MOT on LB05 GBF expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GBF done?
LB05 GBF was recorded at 129,073 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has LB05 GBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GBF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 GBF 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 GBF find?
LB05 GBF failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects: emissions unable to be completed; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases.

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