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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 HFLMOT history

LR05 HFL is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR05 HFL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,172 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HFL was last recorded at 118,172 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,117 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,172 miles
  • 2025 – 118,117 miles
  • 2024 – 115,970 miles
  • 2023 – 113,382 miles
  • 2022 – 111,042 miles
  • 2021 – 108,520 miles
  • 2020 – 106,055 miles
  • 2019 – 100,916 miles
  • 2018 – 95,001 miles
  • 2017 – 87,412 miles
  • 2016 – 84,135 miles
  • 2015 – 80,456 miles
  • 2014 – 75,184 miles
  • 2013 – 71,178 miles
  • 2012 – 64,995 miles
  • 2011 – 57,067 miles
  • 2010 – 48,816 miles
  • 2009 – 38,235 miles
  • 2008 – 29,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

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

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,172 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    945725880334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,117 miles (+2,147)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    202821588916
    • DangerousOffside Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,970 miles (+2,588)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,970 miles
    Test number
    477182870437
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,382 miles (+2,340)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,382 miles
    Test number
    272608373776
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,042 miles (+2,522)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    948053139123
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
    • 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 To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,520 miles (+54)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,520 miles
    Test number
    198492851089
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers not allowing full inspection

  7. Fail108,466 miles (+2,411)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    105019561701
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass106,055 miles (+5,139)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    773052319735
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (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 To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass100,916 miles (+5,915)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    842248721363
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    557484460867
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim damaged (inside)

  11. Fail95,001 miles (+7,589)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    752315411991
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim damaged (inside)

  12. Pass87,412 miles (+3,277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    551064368253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  13. Pass84,135 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    186161264346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,456 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    349731925115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,184 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    678276034018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    917029243065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,178 miles (+6,183)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    979109643035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,995 miles (+7,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    247301222476
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

  19. Pass57,067 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    445153521112
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside/nearside rear brake discs coroded inside

  20. Fail57,066 miles (+8,250)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    216138711408
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside/nearside rear brake discs coroded inside

  21. Pass48,816 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    654918010147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,235 miles (+8,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,235 miles
    Test number
    261520329194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    981274018121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HFL

Does LR05 HFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HFL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HFL?
The MOT on LR05 HFL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HFL done?
LR05 HFL was recorded at 118,172 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has LR05 HFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HFL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 HFL 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 HFL find?
LR05 HFL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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