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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 RFNMOT history

LM05 RFN is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

LM05 RFN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
93,986 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RFN was last recorded at 93,986 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2015: 61,829 miles, lower than 61,887 miles on 24 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,979 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,986 miles
  • 2022 – 88,006 miles
  • 2021 – 86,256 miles
  • 2020 – 84,833 miles
  • 2018 – 79,752 miles
  • 2017 – 79,174 miles
  • 2016 – 74,044 miles
  • 2015 – 61,829 miles
  • 2014 – 54,644 miles
  • 2013 – 46,719 miles
  • 2012 – 40,255 miles
  • 2011 – 33,973 miles
  • 2010 – 25,165 miles
  • 2009 – 16,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,986 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    198665021189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working

  2. Fail93,979 miles (+5,973)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    490881013475
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,006 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    417923838803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,006 miles (+1,750)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    337336327726
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,256 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,256 miles
    Test number
    405247209715
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody/suspension corrosion

  6. Fail86,256 miles (+1,423)1 dangerous10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,256 miles
    Test number
    124216720067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody/suspension corrosion

  7. Pass84,833 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    535171179290
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail84,824 miles (+5,072)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    105199298354
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass79,752 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    427281788856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner c.v gaiter insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Fail79,750 miles (+576)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    827289139649
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner c.v gaiter insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass79,174 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,174 miles
    Test number
    301261126150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty

  12. Fail79,174 miles (+5,130)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,174 miles
    Test number
    507185754945
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty

  13. Pass74,044 miles (+12,215)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    801498620374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,829 miles (-58)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    378739871038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,887 miles (+7,243)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    426275375175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is puntured (runflat tyre replacement needed)

  16. Fail54,644 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    146908224165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  17. Pass54,644 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    207798124167
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  18. Fail46,719 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    167480173047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge.
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated in car.

  19. Pass46,719 miles (+6,464)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    796370473035
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge.
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated in car.

  20. Pass40,255 miles (+6,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    825305062045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,973 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    558377561056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail25,165 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    384844340033
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass25,165 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    861824140084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,395 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    992204049072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,392 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,392 miles
    Test number
    940893249035
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LM05 RFN

Does LM05 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 RFN expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RFN?
The MOT on LM05 RFN expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 RFN done?
LM05 RFN was recorded at 93,986 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 5,478 miles a year.
Has LM05 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RFN has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 RFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 RFN find?
LM05 RFN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front fog lamp not working.

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