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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 SYAMOT history

LR05 SYA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LR05 SYA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
50,467 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 SYA was last recorded at 50,467 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 11,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,120 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,347 miles
Average per year
2,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,467 miles
  • 2025 – 39,120 miles
  • 2024 – 31,319 miles
  • 2023 – 30,497 miles
  • 2022 – 28,577 miles
  • 2021 – 27,141 miles
  • 2020 – 25,947 miles
  • 2019 – 25,000 miles
  • 2018 – 24,098 miles
  • 2017 – 22,891 miles
  • 2016 – 22,010 miles
  • 2015 – 20,823 miles
  • 2014 – 19,531 miles
  • 2013 – 17,472 miles
  • 2012 – 15,878 miles
  • 2011 – 14,160 miles
  • 2010 – 12,681 miles
  • 2009 – 10,196 miles
  • 2008 – 6,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,467 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,467 miles (+11,347)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    829624790090
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass39,120 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    898662407044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Fail39,116 miles (+7,797)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    765787282268
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Pass31,319 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    962843958130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,497 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    283130027570
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail30,497 miles (+1,920)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    486367671109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also very corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass28,577 miles (+1,436)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    527544478783
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern only just visible,cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern only just visible,cloudy headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass27,141 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    184188924962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail27,141 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    668195452857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder worn through exposing cords - 195/55/16 - RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass25,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    877200150538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail25,947 miles (+947)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    897979279124
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass25,000 miles (+902)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    195357768399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear SEATS FOLDED

  13. Pass24,098 miles (+1,207)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    806709462769
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded flat no belt check

  14. Pass22,891 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,891 miles
    Test number
    479730797058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded flat no belt check

  15. Pass22,010 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    520834413024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    660644181842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,823 miles (+1,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    311715652296
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass19,531 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,531 miles
    Test number
    305484824448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass17,472 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,472 miles
    Test number
    587934323280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,471 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,471 miles
    Test number
    609112923238
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass15,878 miles (+1,718)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,878 miles
    Test number
    565328042243
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres cracked in tread

  22. Pass14,160 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,160 miles
    Test number
    677702101232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,681 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,681 miles
    Test number
    261865590130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass10,196 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,196 miles
    Test number
    350747689009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,880 miles
    Test number
    820356098083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SYA

Does LR05 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SYA expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SYA?
The MOT on LR05 SYA expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SYA done?
LR05 SYA was recorded at 50,467 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,383 miles a year.
Has LR05 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SYA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 SYA 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 SYA find?
LR05 SYA failed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 1 more.

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