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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LWCMOT history

LS05 LWC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

LS05 LWC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
135,519 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LWC was last recorded at 135,519 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 6,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2012: 78,791 miles, lower than 78,971 miles on 3 Jul 2012.

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
128,937 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
6,582 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,519 miles
  • 2021 – 128,937 miles
  • 2020 – 124,346 miles
  • 2019 – 121,702 miles
  • 2018 – 119,836 miles
  • 2017 – 116,779 miles
  • 2016 – 110,047 miles
  • 2015 – 101,632 miles
  • 2014 – 92,020 miles
  • 2013 – 85,806 miles
  • 2012 – 78,791 miles
  • 2011 – 73,046 miles
  • 2010 – 63,071 miles
  • 2009 – 52,036 miles
  • 2008 – 40,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,519 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,519 miles (+6,582)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,519 miles
    Test number
    736098620166
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished

  2. Pass128,937 miles (+4,591)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,937 miles
    Test number
    788854680912
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass124,346 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,346 miles
    Test number
    738983327376
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Fail124,344 miles (+2,642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    808096665190
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass121,702 miles (+1,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    723160157080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass119,836 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    162830133940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,779 miles (+6,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,779 miles
    Test number
    383164460625
    • AdvisoryCHILD SEAT FITTED TO N\S\R SEAT LIMITING THE INSPECTION OF THE SEAT BELT
    • AdvisoryN\S\F STEERING KNUCKLE JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST INNERS RATTLE

  8. Pass110,047 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,047 miles
    Test number
    420793406580
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail109,835 miles (+8,203)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,835 miles
    Test number
    166441356545
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are heavily lipped/worn

  10. Pass101,632 miles (+9,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,632 miles
    Test number
    797393874740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer brake pad is low

  11. Pass92,020 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    169271464275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,806 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    508671003291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil weep from engine sump gasket

  13. Pass85,806 miles (+7,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    526931103233
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil weep from engine sump gasket

  14. Pass78,791 miles (-180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    259526882489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,971 miles (+5,925)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    206765982467
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,046 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    149164101241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,071 miles (+11,035)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    342936390137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  18. Pass52,036 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    490065809236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDeterioration wiper blade rubbers.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  19. Fail52,036 miles (+11,756)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    702734009206
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDeterioration wiper blade rubbers.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  20. Pass40,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,280 miles
    Test number
    892798508293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,280 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,280 miles
    Test number
    441368308201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LS05 LWC

Does LS05 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LWC expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LWC?
The MOT on LS05 LWC expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LWC done?
LS05 LWC was recorded at 135,519 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has LS05 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LWC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LS05 LWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 LWC find?
LS05 LWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 8 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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