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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 YXUMOT history

LB05 YXU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,063 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YXU was last recorded at 42,063 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,670 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,393 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,063 miles
  • 2024 – 35,670 miles
  • 2023 – 30,338 miles
  • 2022 – 28,636 miles
  • 2021 – 26,091 miles
  • 2020 – 25,319 miles
  • 2019 – 24,834 miles
  • 2018 – 24,129 miles
  • 2017 – 23,437 miles
  • 2016 – 22,707 miles
  • 2015 – 21,590 miles
  • 2014 – 20,645 miles
  • 2013 – 19,731 miles
  • 2012 – 18,163 miles
  • 2011 – 16,649 miles
  • 2010 – 15,378 miles
  • 2009 – 13,513 miles
  • 2008 – 11,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    642943370615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail42,063 miles (+6,393)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    876471685367
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass35,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    902879909780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,668 miles (+5,330)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,668 miles
    Test number
    737422943003
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass30,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,338 miles
    Test number
    542963044867
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads have uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail30,337 miles (+1,701)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,337 miles
    Test number
    964803079859
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads have uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass28,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    28,636 miles
    Test number
    961292757084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,635 miles (+2,544)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,635 miles
    Test number
    358427737237
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass26,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    639674605998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,090 miles (+771)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,090 miles
    Test number
    862909707532
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass25,319 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    364673228467
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  12. Pass24,834 miles (+705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    365353267718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass24,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,129 miles
    Test number
    427641049823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail24,129 miles (+692)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,129 miles
    Test number
    342173870926
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass23,437 miles (+730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,437 miles
    Test number
    245184572684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass22,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    288991448685
    • 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)

  17. Fail22,707 miles (+1,117)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    807884893777
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass21,590 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,590 miles
    Test number
    558864979896
    • 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)

  19. Pass20,645 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    419669224498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,731 miles (+1,568)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    228916923390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks in treads

  21. Pass18,163 miles (+1,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    345254922332
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail16,649 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    366215121328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass16,649 miles (+1,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    455155421424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass15,378 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,378 miles
    Test number
    473670030376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,513 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,513 miles
    Test number
    202007029396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,491 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,491 miles
    Test number
    933157538381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,163 miles
    Test number
    694413688137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,163 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,163 miles
    Test number
    810373288152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 YXU

Does LB05 YXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YXU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YXU?
The MOT on LB05 YXU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YXU done?
LB05 YXU was recorded at 42,063 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has LB05 YXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YXU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 YXU 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 YXU find?
LB05 YXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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