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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 FAJMOT history

LR05 FAJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR05 FAJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,541 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FAJ was last recorded at 87,541 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,502 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,541 miles
  • 2025 – 86,502 miles
  • 2024 – 80,324 miles
  • 2023 – 75,782 miles
  • 2022 – 71,648 miles
  • 2021 – 65,480 miles
  • 2020 – 64,701 miles
  • 2019 – 60,759 miles
  • 2018 – 57,522 miles
  • 2017 – 50,069 miles
  • 2016 – 45,423 miles
  • 2015 – 41,128 miles
  • 2014 – 38,190 miles
  • 2013 – 35,589 miles
  • 2012 – 33,019 miles
  • 2011 – 28,675 miles
  • 2010 – 25,601 miles
  • 2009 – 22,866 miles
  • 2008 – 16,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,541 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,541 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,541 miles
    Test number
    710201858039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,502 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    137260713185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,324 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    232952752128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,286 miles (+4,504)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    620774064105
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,782 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,782 miles
    Test number
    961622616984
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,648 miles (+6,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    724354863932
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,480 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    125709361084
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 x nearside rear (6.1.2 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,480 miles (+779)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    994360170445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 x nearside rear (6.1.2 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    717987155994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,701 miles (+3,942)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    657136043979
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,759 miles (+3,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    888289545195
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rusty

  12. Pass57,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    296883196813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail57,522 miles (+7,453)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    911525804544
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass50,069 miles (+4,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    119509131923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStrong advisory that the rear exhaust section is corroded and starting to leak

  15. Pass45,423 miles (+4,295)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    411234090084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre ( run flat )
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer corrodeing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStrong advisory that the offside front suspension top mounting rubber is splitting

  16. Pass41,128 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    146966975483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,190 miles (+2,601)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    149579074477
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSticker top of screen

  18. Pass35,589 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    737440583007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,019 miles (+4,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    868124802159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass28,675 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    189544081093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,601 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,601 miles
    Test number
    991769470051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,866 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    653207099010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,051 miles
    Test number
    210025508111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FAJ

Does LR05 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FAJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FAJ?
The MOT on LR05 FAJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FAJ done?
LR05 FAJ was recorded at 87,541 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has LR05 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FAJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 FAJ 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 FAJ find?
LR05 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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