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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WSWMOT history

LB05 WSW is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,435 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB05 WSW was last recorded at 93,435 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,482 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,435 miles
  • 2025 – 92,482 miles
  • 2024 – 90,838 miles
  • 2023 – 89,123 miles
  • 2022 – 85,950 miles
  • 2021 – 83,140 miles
  • 2020 – 78,214 miles
  • 2019 – 73,867 miles
  • 2018 – 67,132 miles
  • 2017 – 64,518 miles
  • 2016 – 62,756 miles
  • 2015 – 61,199 miles
  • 2014 – 54,448 miles
  • 2013 – 49,981 miles
  • 2012 – 43,907 miles
  • 2011 – 36,461 miles
  • 2010 – 29,426 miles
  • 2009 – 25,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,435 miles (+953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    143122554555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,482 miles (+1,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    538064699213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,838 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,838 miles
    Test number
    982014384944
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail90,834 miles (+1,711)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    833557095470
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,123 miles (+3,173)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,123 miles
    Test number
    697946642065
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,950 miles (+2,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    463972878570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    417848739649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,140 miles (+4,926)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    978561644862
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass78,214 miles (+4,347)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    295317444814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass73,867 miles (+6,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    537352349296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass67,132 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    829747745821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,518 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    216004493782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,756 miles (+1,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,756 miles
    Test number
    440185462600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass61,199 miles (+6,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    645464860887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass54,448 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    447971584254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres started to split between treads but not exsposing ply/cords at the time of test
  16. Fail54,443 miles (+4,462)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    339800084265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres started to split between treads but not exsposing ply/cords at the time of test
  17. Pass49,981 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    999750783203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,907 miles (+7,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    786299442234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass36,461 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    118714111241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,426 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,426 miles
    Test number
    910172880129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,409 miles (+4,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,409 miles
    Test number
    260371180158
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  22. Pass25,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    232682789157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,089 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,089 miles
    Test number
    152152789107
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 WSW

Does LB05 WSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WSW is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WSW?
The MOT on LB05 WSW is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WSW done?
LB05 WSW was recorded at 93,435 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has LB05 WSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WSW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 WSW 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 WSW find?
LB05 WSW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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