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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC05 XOSMOT history

LC05 XOS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

LC05 XOS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
82,853 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC05 XOS was last recorded at 82,853 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,757 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,853 miles
  • 2023 – 82,757 miles
  • 2022 – 82,677 miles
  • 2021 – 81,288 miles
  • 2020 – 78,232 miles
  • 2019 – 75,362 miles
  • 2018 – 73,825 miles
  • 2017 – 71,729 miles
  • 2016 – 69,767 miles
  • 2015 – 67,783 miles
  • 2014 – 63,826 miles
  • 2013 – 50,887 miles
  • 2011 – 36,815 miles
  • 2010 – 22,803 miles
  • 2009 – 9,706 miles
  • 2008 – 3,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,853 miles
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorFront Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,853 miles (+96)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    392782033771
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,757 miles (+80)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    678645929921
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper defective
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass82,677 miles (+1,389)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    841987754348
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded and has a hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear advise brake lights stay on when ignition off
    • AdvisoryAdvise general corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Pass81,288 miles (+3,056)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    148382487104
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass78,232 miles (+2,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    270152704543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,362 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    215362849347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,347 miles (+1,522)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    393855938548
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    975375118040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,825 miles (+2,096)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,825 miles
    Test number
    106585323535
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  10. Pass71,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    135890020729
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail71,729 miles (+1,962)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    801221387664
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass69,767 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,767 miles
    Test number
    744400151107
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  13. Fail69,723 miles (+1,940)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    276413226445
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

  14. Pass67,783 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    823788565626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH MAIN (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside NON OBLIGITARY MIRROR DAMAGED

  15. Pass66,402 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    625847505095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,826 miles (+12,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    438954514067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass50,887 miles (+14,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,887 miles
    Test number
    389060113021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,815 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    237243941393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,343 miles (+13,540)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    497810531417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,803 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,803 miles
    Test number
    681450310318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,706 miles
    Test number
    622340709357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,706 miles (+5,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,706 miles
    Test number
    913020509339
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass3,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    3,790 miles
    Test number
    180235738115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XOS

Does LC05 XOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 XOS expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XOS?
The MOT on LC05 XOS expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 XOS done?
LC05 XOS was recorded at 82,853 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LC05 XOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XOS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 XOS 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 XOS find?
LC05 XOS failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction; front electronic power steering not working; front windscreen washer not working, and 8 more.

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