MINI
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,364 cc
LC05 JOYMOT history
LC05 JOY is a black diesel MINI first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 152,572 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC05 JOY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,364 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC05 JOY was last recorded at 152,572 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,857 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,715 miles
- Average per year
- 6,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,572 miles
- 2025 – 149,857 miles
- 2024 – 145,470 miles
- 2022 – 145,400 miles
- 2021 – 145,047 miles
- 2020 – 144,319 miles
- 2019 – 140,594 miles
- 2018 – 132,040 miles
- 2017 – 124,287 miles
- 2016 – 118,215 miles
- 2015 – 107,802 miles
- 2014 – 96,861 miles
- 2013 – 88,743 miles
- 2012 – 72,878 miles
- 2011 – 63,739 miles
- 2010 – 51,615 miles
- 2009 – 46,655 miles
- 2008 – 42,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral CENTRAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TYRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,572 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 152,572 miles
- Test number
- 208300050125
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral CENTRAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TYRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,572 miles (+2,715)3 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,572 miles
- Test number
- 440661416002
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral CENTRAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TYRE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,857 miles (+4,387)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,857 miles
- Test number
- 216469950152
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Pass145,470 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 145,470 miles
- Test number
- 388049275147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,460 miles (+60)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,460 miles
- Test number
- 983545279356
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
Pass145,400 miles (+5)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 145,400 miles
- Test number
- 108957003379
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,395 miles (+348)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,395 miles
- Test number
- 889131052434
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,047 miles (+728)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 145,047 miles
- Test number
- 509606531849
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged curbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,319 miles (+3,725)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 144,319 miles
- Test number
- 596267513138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin no 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curbing marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield lose
Pass140,594 miles (+8,554)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 140,594 miles
- Test number
- 836276609751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,040 miles (+7,753)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 132,040 miles
- Test number
- 115926491725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,287 miles (+6,072)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 124,287 miles
- Test number
- 692497850147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,215 miles (+50)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 118,215 miles
- Test number
- 789999605028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre some cuts to outer side wall
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Fail118,165 miles (+10,363)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,165 miles
- Test number
- 574912975195
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre some cuts to outer side wall
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Pass107,802 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 107,802 miles
- Test number
- 188986315409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSmall cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre
Fail107,801 miles (+10,940)9 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,801 miles
- Test number
- 676064815021
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSmall cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre
Pass96,861 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 96,861 miles
- Test number
- 365217014034
- NoteO/S/R brake binding slightly
Fail96,861 miles (+8,118)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,861 miles
- Test number
- 176785214443
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/S/R brake binding slightly
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Pass88,743 miles (+15,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 88,743 miles
- Test number
- 609468103063
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 72,878 miles
- Test number
- 437660312026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,878 miles (+9,139)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,878 miles
- Test number
- 519670512068
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass63,739 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,739 miles
- Test number
- 508309881020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,652 miles (+12,037)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,652 miles
- Test number
- 169675181457
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass51,615 miles (+4,960)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,615 miles
- Test number
- 632896130079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,655 miles (+4,024)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,655 miles
- Test number
- 830076029052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,631 miles
- Test number
- 962466518014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC05 JOY
- Does LC05 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 JOY is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC05 JOY?
- The MOT on LC05 JOY is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC05 JOY done?
- LC05 JOY was recorded at 152,572 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
- Has LC05 JOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC05 JOY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC05 JOY 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 LC05 JOY find?
- LC05 JOY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central central brake light not working; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 6 more.
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