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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 FUEMOT history

LR05 FUE is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LR05 FUE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,739 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FUE was last recorded at 99,739 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,739 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,739 miles
  • 2025 – 97,647 miles
  • 2024 – 92,214 miles
  • 2023 – 88,254 miles
  • 2022 – 83,310 miles
  • 2021 – 78,795 miles
  • 2020 – 75,021 miles
  • 2019 – 69,572 miles
  • 2018 – 64,567 miles
  • 2017 – 55,966 miles
  • 2016 – 46,848 miles
  • 2015 – 36,485 miles
  • 2014 – 34,522 miles
  • 2013 – 31,938 miles
  • 2012 – 23,266 miles
  • 2011 – 19,119 miles
  • 2010 – 15,281 miles
  • 2009 – 10,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,739 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,739 miles
    Test number
    893925668206
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,739 miles (+2,092)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,739 miles
    Test number
    340756468548
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust broken away (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    746948331018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,646 miles (+5,432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    471988433795
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,214 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    922491271557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,254 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    479147976655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    623375733236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,310 miles (+4,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    691481907463
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    594921108704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,795 miles (+3,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    192899323743
    • 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))

  11. Pass75,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    354481660243
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail75,020 miles (+5,448)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    919573382584
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass69,572 miles (+5,005)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    674215057885
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass64,567 miles (+8,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    924282240333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass55,966 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,966 miles
    Test number
    521359875692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,791 miles (+8,943)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,791 miles
    Test number
    525955186495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass46,848 miles (+10,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    730208560146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    298126905330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,485 miles (+1,963)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    462505231187
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass34,522 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    817105554222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail34,522 miles (+2,584)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    817524254266
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass31,938 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,938 miles
    Test number
    996319053243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,266 miles
    Test number
    386763062247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,266 miles (+1,317)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,266 miles
    Test number
    965512862219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass21,949 miles (+2,830)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    415940632172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on outter edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  26. Pass19,119 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    837627721168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass15,281 miles (+4,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,281 miles
    Test number
    243966820134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass10,328 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,328 miles
    Test number
    952563479046
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NotePower-steering fluid leaking slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

  29. Fail10,324 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,324 miles
    Test number
    982213379039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NotePower-steering fluid leaking slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Questions about LR05 FUE

Does LR05 FUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FUE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FUE?
The MOT on LR05 FUE is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FUE done?
LR05 FUE was recorded at 99,739 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has LR05 FUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FUE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 FUE 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 FUE find?
LR05 FUE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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