MINI Cooper
Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LE05 AFUMOT history
LE05 AFU is a purple petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 112,765 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,633 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE05 AFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE05 AFU was last recorded at 112,765 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,735 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 4,633 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,765 miles
- 2025 – 111,838 miles
- 2024 – 110,440 miles
- 2023 – 109,007 miles
- 2022 – 106,790 miles
- 2021 – 102,097 miles
- 2020 – 95,603 miles
- 2019 – 86,388 miles
- 2018 – 73,813 miles
- 2017 – 63,332 miles
- 2016 – 57,719 miles
- 2015 – 57,716 miles
- 2014 – 53,934 miles
- 2013 – 50,517 miles
- 2012 – 47,211 miles
- 2011 – 44,243 miles
- 2010 – 40,664 miles
- 2009 – 33,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,765 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS LARGE BUSH AT THE REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,765 miles (+30)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 112,765 miles
- Test number
- 596317631610
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail112,735 miles (+897)5 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,735 miles
- Test number
- 469251315930
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs headlight buffing (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass111,838 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 804976156345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,440 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,440 miles
- Test number
- 252504808435
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,438 miles (+1,431)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,438 miles
- Test number
- 305109148786
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass109,007 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,007 miles
- Test number
- 618206387517
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS LARGE BUSH AT THE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail109,005 miles (+2,215)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,005 miles
- Test number
- 633015932217
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS LARGE BUSH AT THE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,790 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,790 miles
- Test number
- 146110915945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,786 miles (+4,689)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,786 miles
- Test number
- 135613388242
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,097 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,097 miles
- Test number
- 364242932313
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,097 miles (+6,494)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,097 miles
- Test number
- 393084248641
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,603 miles (+9,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 95,603 miles
- Test number
- 868883371141
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,388 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,388 miles
- Test number
- 699784059799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,385 miles (+12,572)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,385 miles
- Test number
- 321927915274
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust rubbers broken on back box
Pass73,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,813 miles
- Test number
- 179845722137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,813 miles (+10,481)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,813 miles
- Test number
- 536602019822
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,332 miles (+5,613)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,332 miles
- Test number
- 285505018590
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is slightly holed and corroded.. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRocker cover gasket seems to be leaking,,
- AdvisorySqueely,noise coming from auxillary belt tensioner area,,
Pass57,719 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,719 miles
- Test number
- 681483107709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,716 miles (+1,232)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 57,716 miles
- Test number
- 937934568411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,484 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 56,484 miles
- Test number
- 707492295012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,934 miles (+3,417)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 53,934 miles
- Test number
- 576244894025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,517 miles (+3,306)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,517 miles
- Test number
- 786284463042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,211 miles
- Test number
- 437922752001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,211 miles (+2,968)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,211 miles
- Test number
- 659322052028
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass44,243 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,243 miles
- Test number
- 797528141060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,664 miles (+7,012)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,664 miles
- Test number
- 773266650079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,652 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 33,652 miles
- Test number
- 250065769082
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside Wiper Blade Smearing
- NoteOffside Wiper Blade Smearing
Fail33,652 miles4 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,652 miles
- Test number
- 842862969022
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside Wiper Blade Smearing
- NoteOffside Wiper Blade Smearing
Questions about LE05 AFU
- Does LE05 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 AFU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE05 AFU?
- The MOT on LE05 AFU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE05 AFU done?
- LE05 AFU was recorded at 112,765 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
- Has LE05 AFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE05 AFU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE05 AFU 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 LE05 AFU find?
- LE05 AFU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.
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