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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 DOJMOT history

LS05 DOJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LS05 DOJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,009 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DOJ was last recorded at 101,009 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2009: 8,975 miles, lower than 25,708 miles on 23 Apr 2008.

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
98,752 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,257 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,009 miles
  • 2025 – 98,752 miles
  • 2024 – 96,068 miles
  • 2023 – 91,649 miles
  • 2022 – 88,988 miles
  • 2021 – 85,893 miles
  • 2020 – 80,815 miles
  • 2019 – 76,285 miles
  • 2018 – 74,113 miles
  • 2017 – 70,833 miles
  • 2016 – 68,094 miles
  • 2015 – 65,270 miles
  • 2014 – 60,658 miles
  • 2013 – 53,572 miles
  • 2012 – 49,248 miles
  • 2011 – 44,448 miles
  • 2010 – 39,113 miles
  • 2009 – 8,975 miles
  • 2008 – 25,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • O/s/r wheel slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,009 miles (+2,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    226618856916
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,752 miles (+2,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,752 miles
    Test number
    647780174738
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    373930593381
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryPrevious brake fluid leak on brake booster and drive shaft boots

  4. Fail96,068 miles (+4,419)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    219832348723
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryPrevious brake fluid leak on brake booster and drive shaft boots

  5. Pass91,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    575397410373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bush (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail91,649 miles (+2,661)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    220222411435
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bush (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    617535135190
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,988 miles (+3,095)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    753738295582
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    889943275179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,893 miles (+5,078)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    988821315577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut runs the whole tyre in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,815 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,815 miles
    Test number
    949362816169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail80,814 miles (+4,529)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,814 miles
    Test number
    552343348197
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass76,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    546965921582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail76,285 miles (+2,172)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    788168419105
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass74,113 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    424425655906
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper deteriorated viw
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail74,113 miles (+3,280)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    418629799869
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper deteriorated viw
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass70,833 miles (+2,739)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    278295460614
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cuts to side walls
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers deteriorated

  18. Pass68,094 miles (+2,824)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    735367831148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres abnomaly worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  19. Pass65,270 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    546410515146
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Fail65,270 miles (+4,612)1 failure1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    615650515110
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing enevenly
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  21. Pass60,658 miles (+7,086)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    285724004433
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDriver door hard to open from inside vehicle

  22. Pass53,572 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    916003513132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,248 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    598160512157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,448 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    969866291073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    640982410156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,113 miles (+30,138)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,113 miles
    Test number
    301740210149
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass8,975 miles (-16,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,975 miles
    Test number
    240781419437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,708 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,708 miles
    Test number
    684134118163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,706 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    512483618189
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 DOJ

Does LS05 DOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DOJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DOJ?
The MOT on LS05 DOJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DOJ done?
LS05 DOJ was recorded at 101,009 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has LS05 DOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DOJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 DOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 DOJ find?
LS05 DOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides..

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