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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 FOXMOT history

LR05 FOX is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR05 FOX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,676 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR05 FOX was last recorded at 135,676 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,088 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,676 miles
  • 2025 – 135,088 miles
  • 2024 – 134,674 miles
  • 2023 – 133,138 miles
  • 2022 – 132,373 miles
  • 2021 – 130,557 miles
  • 2020 – 126,644 miles
  • 2019 – 124,099 miles
  • 2018 – 117,338 miles
  • 2017 – 109,926 miles
  • 2015 – 100,400 miles
  • 2014 – 87,719 miles
  • 2013 – 76,961 miles
  • 2012 – 64,936 miles
  • 2011 – 60,248 miles
  • 2010 – 55,908 miles
  • 2009 – 51,200 miles
  • 2008 – 44,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,676 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,676 miles (+588)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,676 miles
    Test number
    851776362760
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,088 miles
    Test number
    663635133992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,088 miles (+414)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,088 miles
    Test number
    888553065671
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,674 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,674 miles
    Test number
    159286713305
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure

  5. Fail134,662 miles (+1,524)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,662 miles
    Test number
    365508722082
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure

  6. Pass133,138 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    229233609848
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,138 miles (+765)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    189364310069
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,373 miles (+1,816)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    728977599148
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 in rear clips (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass130,557 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,557 miles
    Test number
    372423696495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,557 miles (+3,913)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,557 miles
    Test number
    957879925973
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,644 miles (+2,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,644 miles
    Test number
    193222630512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass124,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    507296828388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail124,099 miles (+6,761)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    951407107934
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass117,338 miles (+7,412)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    257290429842
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass109,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    107144365539
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail109,926 miles (+9,526)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    226813695035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,400 miles (+12,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,400 miles
    Test number
    808869119152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  18. Pass87,719 miles (+10,758)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    367077214416
    • NoteO/s/r silencer corroded
    • NoteSlight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

  19. Pass76,961 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    625643813293
    • NoteN/s/f suspension arm bush movement
    • NoteO/s/r silencer corroded
    • NoteRepeaters faded
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f suspension link

  20. Fail76,961 miles (+12,025)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    366131213277
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension arm bush movement
    • NoteO/s/r silencer corroded
    • NoteRepeaters faded
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f suspension link

  21. Pass64,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    168388372123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,936 miles (+4,688)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,936 miles
    Test number
    866013872131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass60,248 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,248 miles
    Test number
    689669771102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,908 miles (+4,708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    832894370174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewall slightly damaged

  25. Fail51,200 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    191360589167
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass51,200 miles (+6,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    871230989117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass44,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    403171228273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 FOX

Does LR05 FOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FOX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FOX?
The MOT on LR05 FOX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FOX done?
LR05 FOX was recorded at 135,676 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LR05 FOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FOX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 FOX 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 FOX find?
LR05 FOX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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