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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 JFUMOT history

LM05 JFU is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LM05 JFU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,675 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 JFU was last recorded at 98,675 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,656 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,675 miles
  • 2025 – 98,278 miles
  • 2024 – 97,129 miles
  • 2023 – 95,455 miles
  • 2022 – 95,153 miles
  • 2021 – 94,384 miles
  • 2020 – 93,195 miles
  • 2019 – 89,299 miles
  • 2018 – 86,594 miles
  • 2017 – 81,438 miles
  • 2015 – 78,761 miles
  • 2014 – 69,086 miles
  • 2013 – 63,458 miles
  • 2011 – 59,333 miles
  • 2010 – 55,441 miles
  • 2009 – 35,383 miles
  • 2008 – 20,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,675 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Registration lamp lens missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,675 miles (+19)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    562586746577
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration lamp lens missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail98,656 miles (+378)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    207200723311
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Both rear. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration lamp lens missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass98,278 miles (+1,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,278 miles
    Test number
    313435760217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    871939497542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,129 miles (+1,674)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    629194075827
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,455 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    267761634190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,153 miles (+769)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,153 miles
    Test number
    699433780416
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,384 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    902371055675
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,195 miles
    Test number
    334715869927
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail93,195 miles (+3,896)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,195 miles
    Test number
    471847422937
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    253460400916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,299 miles (+2,705)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    940007839592
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,594 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    511509236682
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass81,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    984707361823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,437 miles (+2,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    390704116797
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass78,761 miles (+9,675)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    897379955046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    639649054057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,086 miles (+5,628)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    407546054007
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,458 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    328257203066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,333 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    968593361376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,441 miles (+20,058)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    104742250320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,383 miles (+14,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    933751169237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,690 miles
    Test number
    341947568463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 JFU

Does LM05 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 JFU is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 JFU?
The MOT on LM05 JFU is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 JFU done?
LM05 JFU was recorded at 98,675 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has LM05 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 JFU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 JFU 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 LM05 JFU find?
LM05 JFU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both.; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe.; nearside registration lamp lens missing., and 5 more.

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