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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 YLFMOT history

LR05 YLF is a red petrol MINI first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR05 YLF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,608 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YLF was last recorded at 115,608 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,605 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,608 miles
  • 2025 – 105,316 miles
  • 2024 – 96,160 miles
  • 2023 – 89,000 miles
  • 2022 – 79,160 miles
  • 2021 – 69,265 miles
  • 2020 – 58,729 miles
  • 2019 – 42,753 miles
  • 2018 – 32,636 miles
  • 2017 – 21,400 miles
  • 2016 – 14,891 miles
  • 2015 – 11,620 miles
  • 2012 – 11,511 miles
  • 2010 – 11,510 miles
  • 2009 – 11,028 miles
  • 2008 – 10,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,608 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,608 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,608 miles
    Test number
    149857302825
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail115,605 miles (+10,289)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    889240404069
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass105,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    925699968034
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail105,314 miles (+9,154)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    808016367388
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,160 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    802345526528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,000 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    723093160858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    280011161183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail79,160 miles (+9,895)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    999955958468
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    306078546605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail69,263 miles (+10,534)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    715364482710
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,729 miles (+15,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    703188021507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,753 miles (+10,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    401323653689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass32,636 miles (+11,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    218316945245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass21,400 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,400 miles
    Test number
    314570228909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,891 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,891 miles
    Test number
    274668590485
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges also slightly cracked /perished in between tread blocks

  16. Pass11,620 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    106017025033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,511 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,511 miles
    Test number
    837443202195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,510 miles (+482)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,510 miles
    Test number
    232247260152
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear disc are slightly worn

  19. Pass11,028 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,028 miles
    Test number
    722420429130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,098 miles
    Test number
    791854228152
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 YLF

Does LR05 YLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 YLF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YLF?
The MOT on LR05 YLF is valid until 26 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 YLF done?
LR05 YLF was recorded at 115,608 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
Has LR05 YLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YLF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 YLF 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 YLF find?
LR05 YLF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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