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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 HFUMOT history

LR05 HFU is a purple petrol MINI first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

LR05 HFU purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
110,964 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HFU was last recorded at 110,964 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,964 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,964 miles
  • 2021 – 110,625 miles
  • 2020 – 107,878 miles
  • 2019 – 105,422 miles
  • 2018 – 95,665 miles
  • 2017 – 83,317 miles
  • 2016 – 72,088 miles
  • 2015 – 66,537 miles
  • 2014 – 64,165 miles
  • 2013 – 54,448 miles
  • 2012 – 47,080 miles
  • 2011 – 43,592 miles
  • 2010 – 36,618 miles
  • 2009 – 31,475 miles
  • 2008 – 26,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    715983646551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail110,964 miles (+339)5 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    638511958134
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass110,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    124771649966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail110,625 miles (+2,747)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    356875060446
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,878 miles (+2,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    121883754711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    171453273829
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail105,422 miles (+9,757)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    650459616127
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass95,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    876659067464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,665 miles (+12,348)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    122997261274
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass83,317 miles (+11,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,317 miles
    Test number
    150025564606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass72,088 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    210918821927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail66,537 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    278360915155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack/perrish
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

  13. Pass66,537 miles (+2,372)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    348550415133
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack/perrish
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

  14. Pass64,165 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    997600604157
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack/perrish
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

  15. Fail64,165 miles (+9,717)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    397450204145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil level low minimum
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to crack/perrish
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

  16. Pass54,448 miles (+7,368)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,448 miles
    Test number
    947404893000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded but not leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust box supporting bracket partly broken

  17. Pass47,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    518939302165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,080 miles (+3,488)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    539179802176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  19. Pass43,592 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,592 miles
    Test number
    635103601177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,618 miles
    Test number
    832029580014
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Fail36,618 miles (+5,143)1 failure3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,618 miles
    Test number
    563499380076
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass31,475 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,475 miles
    Test number
    891293599025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,943 miles
    Test number
    111503498099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HFU

Does LR05 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HFU expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HFU?
The MOT on LR05 HFU expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HFU done?
LR05 HFU was recorded at 110,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has LR05 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HFU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HFU 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 HFU find?
LR05 HFU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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