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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 MHMMOT history

LR05 MHM is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

LR05 MHM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
127,809 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR05 MHM was last recorded at 127,809 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 3,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2014: 40,125 miles, lower than 59,801 miles on 25 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,247 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,562 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,809 miles
  • 2022 – 124,247 miles
  • 2021 – 118,391 miles
  • 2020 – 110,219 miles
  • 2019 – 99,616 miles
  • 2018 – 91,771 miles
  • 2017 – 86,133 miles
  • 2016 – 85,937 miles
  • 2015 – 74,074 miles
  • 2014 – 40,125 miles
  • 2013 – 59,801 miles
  • 2012 – 55,617 miles
  • 2011 – 53,586 miles
  • 2010 – 40,513 miles
  • 2009 – 32,560 miles
  • 2008 – 20,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,809 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r [ perished ] (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil low

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust hanger split but still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,809 miles (+3,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,809 miles
    Test number
    418353511551
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r [ perished ] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low

  2. Pass124,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    838084105298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,247 miles (+5,856)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,247 miles
    Test number
    664130193263
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,391 miles (+8,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,391 miles
    Test number
    786776627224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,219 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    126449650889
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail110,219 miles (+10,603)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    437849003859
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass99,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,616 miles
    Test number
    745177537323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,616 miles (+13)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,616 miles
    Test number
    633828691037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail99,603 miles (+7,832)6 major1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,603 miles
    Test number
    947118073781
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes @ rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass91,771 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    674962153232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger split but still supported

  11. Fail91,771 miles (+5,638)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    712562941928
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger split but still supported

  12. Pass86,133 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    673716333001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,132 miles (+195)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    919185249217
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass85,937 miles (+53)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    887228550148
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX, BELLY BRACKET RUBBERS SPLIT, EXHAUST STILL SECURE
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WIPER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON 3MM, TREAD STARTING TO CRACK (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail85,884 miles (+11,810)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    332528167162
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX, BELLY BRACKET RUBBERS SPLIT, EXHAUST STILL SECURE
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WIPER SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ON 3MM, TREAD STARTING TO CRACK (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass74,074 miles (+33,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    190526426610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,125 miles (-19,676)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    839921184290
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

  18. Pass59,801 miles (+4,184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    859198963255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

  19. Pass55,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    955709472248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    145185572244
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass53,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    596982291232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,586 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    239661691294
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,469 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    655190211114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,513 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    130700610107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,560 miles (+12,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    640722619144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,333 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,333 miles
    Test number
    133050418100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass20,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,333 miles
    Test number
    243920518143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LR05 MHM

Does LR05 MHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MHM expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHM?
The MOT on LR05 MHM expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MHM done?
LR05 MHM was recorded at 127,809 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 MHM find?
LR05 MHM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r [ perished ]; oil low.

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