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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 YTWMOT history

LR05 YTW is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LR05 YTW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,658 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YTW was last recorded at 120,658 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,654 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,658 miles
  • 2024 – 112,039 miles
  • 2023 – 108,751 miles
  • 2021 – 106,135 miles
  • 2020 – 97,551 miles
  • 2019 – 92,410 miles
  • 2018 – 81,629 miles
  • 2016 – 78,424 miles
  • 2014 – 70,904 miles
  • 2013 – 66,308 miles
  • 2012 – 61,381 miles
  • 2011 – 54,432 miles
  • 2010 – 46,816 miles
  • 2009 – 40,777 miles
  • 2008 – 33,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,658 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive back off engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,658 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    327624470588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail120,654 miles (+8,615)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,654 miles
    Test number
    962678887348
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass112,039 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,039 miles
    Test number
    693316269256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass108,751 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    356950299871
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged/no white light shinning through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes on top of power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail108,751 miles (+2,616)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    275543799151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged/no white light shinning through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes on top of power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass106,135 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    889380562582
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged/no white light showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back off engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top off power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail106,133 miles (+8,582)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    477602348445
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged/no white light showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back off engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top off power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    933363674192
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back off engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled
  9. Fail97,551 miles (+5,141)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    289167536281
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back off engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled
  10. Pass92,410 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    971908239808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  11. Pass87,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    855737866212
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Fail87,485 miles (+5,856)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    281309888593
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  13. Pass81,629 miles (+3,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    626021886454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass78,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    354506020645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail78,424 miles (+3,088)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    763058820588
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass75,336 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    184923583812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,904 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    318295304472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,880 miles (+4,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    659293804220
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass66,308 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    355964813231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,284 miles (+4,903)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    757093813223
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass61,381 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,381 miles
    Test number
    367906612468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    519121011270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,432 miles (+7,616)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    325741311436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded on inner face
  24. Pass46,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    361290460162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,816 miles (+6,039)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    532540560158
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks slightly pitted
  26. Pass40,777 miles (+7,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    310488159076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass33,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    432002798128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail33,395 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    154482098199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 YTW

Does LR05 YTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YTW expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YTW?
The MOT on LR05 YTW expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YTW done?
LR05 YTW was recorded at 120,658 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
Has LR05 YTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YTW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 YTW 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 YTW find?
LR05 YTW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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