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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 CTXMOT history

LR05 CTX is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
30,447 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 CTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 CTX was last recorded at 30,447 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,107 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,447 miles
  • 2025 – 30,107 miles
  • 2023 – 29,998 miles
  • 2022 – 29,836 miles
  • 2021 – 29,594 miles
  • 2020 – 28,906 miles
  • 2019 – 28,499 miles
  • 2018 – 28,004 miles
  • 2017 – 27,315 miles
  • 2016 – 25,920 miles
  • 2015 – 24,870 miles
  • 2014 – 23,496 miles
  • 2013 – 20,994 miles
  • 2012 – 18,934 miles
  • 2011 – 15,195 miles
  • 2010 – 12,913 miles
  • 2008 – 9,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,447 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,447 miles (+340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    388357423049
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass30,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    737721553626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,107 miles (+109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    975595742582
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass29,998 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    692831382558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass29,836 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,836 miles
    Test number
    263253465620
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass29,594 miles (+688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,594 miles
    Test number
    190879502441
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass28,906 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    581721480552
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass28,499 miles (+495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,499 miles
    Test number
    712965554859
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass28,004 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    851119281716
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside sill covers fitted
  10. Pass27,315 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    230317021131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass25,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    960232370895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,920 miles (+1,050)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,920 miles
    Test number
    662163185929
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass24,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,870 miles
    Test number
    375118035106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,870 miles (+1,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,870 miles
    Test number
    417668735193
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass23,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,496 miles
    Test number
    347678194009
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail23,496 miles (+2,502)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,496 miles
    Test number
    328917294061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass20,994 miles (+2,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    728345633115
    • NoteE M L on
  18. Pass18,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,934 miles
    Test number
    129996532114
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail18,934 miles (+3,739)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,934 miles
    Test number
    597986232162
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass15,195 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,195 miles
    Test number
    458483211062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,913 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,913 miles
    Test number
    701143410090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,351 miles
    Test number
    773626348231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 CTX

Does LR05 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 CTX is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 CTX?
The MOT on LR05 CTX is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 CTX done?
LR05 CTX was recorded at 30,447 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has LR05 CTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 CTX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 CTX 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 LR05 CTX find?
LR05 CTX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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