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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LPJMOT history

LS05 LPJ is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

LS05 LPJ yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
96,114 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LPJ was last recorded at 96,114 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 7,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,633 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,481 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,114 miles
  • 2022 – 88,633 miles
  • 2021 – 81,337 miles
  • 2020 – 77,280 miles
  • 2019 – 72,623 miles
  • 2018 – 67,413 miles
  • 2017 – 63,165 miles
  • 2016 – 57,501 miles
  • 2015 – 52,628 miles
  • 2014 – 46,816 miles
  • 2013 – 39,115 miles
  • 2012 – 34,109 miles
  • 2011 – 28,150 miles
  • 2010 – 22,294 miles
  • 2009 – 17,059 miles
  • 2008 – 16,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral rear heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (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.

  • Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear fuel cap rubber seal perished advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubbers need replacing x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,114 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    414465749783
    • AdvisoryCentral rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,114 miles (+7,481)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    558247402555
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,633 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    310480445238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    429287712239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,333 miles (+4,053)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    603822683471
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,280 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    919292866248
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap rubber seal perished advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubbers need replacing x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,278 miles (+4,655)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    106923507373
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap rubber seal perished advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubbers need replacing x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    970841383623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,621 miles (+5,208)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    184102797027
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    723858155260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,406 miles (+4,241)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    306987134076
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's badly corroded on inner surface

  12. Pass63,165 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    356548052163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,501 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    909031321130
    • AdvisoryNoise on ancillary belt/system
    • AdvisoryPuncture in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass52,628 miles (+5,812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    429284055034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass46,816 miles (+7,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    477215154088
    • NoteNoise on engine and ancillery system

  16. Pass39,115 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    196522633023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    725228452074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,109 miles (+5,959)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,109 miles
    Test number
    355668152061
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system(TMPS) warning lamp inoperative or indicating a fault in the system [failiure from april/may 2012]

  19. Pass28,150 miles (+5,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    317275821004
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass22,294 miles (+5,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    354759010035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass17,059 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,059 miles
    Test number
    573743629084
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass16,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,385 miles
    Test number
    982553878191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LS05 LPJ

Does LS05 LPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LPJ expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LPJ?
The MOT on LS05 LPJ expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LPJ done?
LS05 LPJ was recorded at 96,114 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has LS05 LPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LPJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 LPJ 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 LS05 LPJ find?
LS05 LPJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 10 advisories: central rear heat shield insecure; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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