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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 FAFMOT history

LR05 FAF is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LR05 FAF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
105,972 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FAF was last recorded at 105,972 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 5,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2017: 52,685 miles, lower than 52,914 miles on 18 Apr 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,557 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,415 miles
Average per year
4,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,972 miles
  • 2025 – 100,557 miles
  • 2024 – 97,660 miles
  • 2023 – 94,419 miles
  • 2022 – 92,377 miles
  • 2021 – 90,506 miles
  • 2019 – 80,433 miles
  • 2018 – 76,372 miles
  • 2017 – 66,208 miles
  • 2016 – 52,914 miles
  • 2015 – 51,438 miles
  • 2014 – 50,444 miles
  • 2013 – 49,255 miles
  • 2012 – 47,999 miles
  • 2011 – 46,361 miles
  • 2010 – 44,336 miles
  • 2009 – 42,101 miles
  • 2008 – 27,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    636688030017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,972 miles (+5,415)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    543507841351
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass100,557 miles (+2,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,557 miles
    Test number
    367743767600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass97,660 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    788008534674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail97,660 miles (+3,241)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    994556807751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass94,419 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    408052031748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,377 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    972867665349
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail92,377 miles (+1,871)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    592656898989
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    189982685965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Fail90,505 miles (+10,072)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    863552146118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass80,433 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    506651864797
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail80,432 miles (+4,060)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    374325624619
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRed T.P.M.S. light on.
  13. Pass76,372 miles (+10,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,372 miles
    Test number
    566673831979
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
  14. Pass66,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    111307318979
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail52,685 miles (-229)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,685 miles
    Test number
    122825760100
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on outer edges
  16. Pass52,914 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,914 miles
    Test number
    633084678175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,438 miles (+994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    116289795046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  18. Pass50,444 miles (+1,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    616167194072
    • NoteExhaust tailbox rusty(not blowing)
    • NoteOsr tyre sidewall starting to crack
  19. Pass49,255 miles (+1,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    199646693432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,999 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    377385402193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,361 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    206539891094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,336 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    114180700127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    554250309184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail42,101 miles (+14,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    672080709188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass27,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,910 miles
    Test number
    994561108100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FAF

Does LR05 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FAF is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FAF?
The MOT on LR05 FAF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FAF done?
LR05 FAF was recorded at 105,972 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
Has LR05 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FAF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 FAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 FAF find?
LR05 FAF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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