MINI
Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LM05 YAJMOT history
LM05 YAJ is a gold petrol MINI first used on 7 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 57,106 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 YAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 YAJ was last recorded at 57,106 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,255 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,851 miles
- Average per year
- 2,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,106 miles
- 2025 – 55,255 miles
- 2024 – 53,357 miles
- 2023 – 51,127 miles
- 2022 – 48,728 miles
- 2021 – 46,266 miles
- 2020 – 44,173 miles
- 2019 – 42,897 miles
- 2018 – 40,231 miles
- 2017 – 37,697 miles
- 2016 – 35,114 miles
- 2015 – 32,640 miles
- 2014 – 29,974 miles
- 2013 – 26,791 miles
- 2012 – 23,837 miles
- 2011 – 20,983 miles
- 2010 – 18,796 miles
- 2009 – 15,364 miles
- 2008 – 11,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,106 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear exhaust box corrosion but not blowing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,106 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 57,106 miles
- Test number
- 515315343358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,255 miles (+1,898)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 55,255 miles
- Test number
- 106821983644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear trailer arm or axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear The rear box corroded
Pass53,357 miles (+2,230)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 53,357 miles
- Test number
- 847989645583
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass51,127 miles (+2,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,127 miles
- Test number
- 170004040192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass48,728 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 48,728 miles
- Test number
- 869696778149
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corrosion but not blowing.
Fail48,713 miles (+2,447)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,713 miles
- Test number
- 218422876642
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corrosion but not blowing.
Pass46,266 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 46,266 miles
- Test number
- 140460805738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,173 miles (+1,276)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 44,173 miles
- Test number
- 784938313370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,897 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 42,897 miles
- Test number
- 640884826628
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,231 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 40,231 miles
- Test number
- 388316226388
- AdvisoryRear ADV - Rear no plate slight delamination.
Fail40,231 miles (+2,534)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,231 miles
- Test number
- 920300426703
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear ADV - Rear no plate slight delamination.
Pass37,697 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,697 miles
- Test number
- 258886911237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak oil leak engine/gearbox
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Pass35,114 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,114 miles
- Test number
- 720608800924
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass32,640 miles (+2,666)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 32,640 miles
- Test number
- 985136415262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass29,974 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,974 miles
- Test number
- 518193814284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,791 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 26,791 miles
- Test number
- 287914213212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail26,791 miles (+2,954)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,791 miles
- Test number
- 667144713270
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,837 miles
- Test number
- 467969602272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,837 miles (+2,854)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,837 miles
- Test number
- 825929202276
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass20,983 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 20,983 miles
- Test number
- 105150511252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,796 miles (+3,432)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 18,796 miles
- Test number
- 313101410417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,364 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 15,364 miles
- Test number
- 603775299149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 11,313 miles
- Test number
- 844206708290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 YAJ
- Does LM05 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 YAJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 YAJ?
- The MOT on LM05 YAJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 YAJ done?
- LM05 YAJ was recorded at 57,106 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
- Has LM05 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 YAJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM05 YAJ 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 YAJ find?
- LM05 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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