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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 SJOMOT history

LS05 SJO is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

LS05 SJO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
129,664 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 SJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 SJO was last recorded at 129,664 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 4,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,752 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,912 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,664 miles
  • 2023 – 124,752 miles
  • 2022 – 118,913 miles
  • 2021 – 110,364 miles
  • 2020 – 99,649 miles
  • 2019 – 95,989 miles
  • 2018 – 93,229 miles
  • 2017 – 90,957 miles
  • 2016 – 86,961 miles
  • 2015 – 75,565 miles
  • 2014 – 61,210 miles
  • 2013 – 48,126 miles
  • 2012 – 41,214 miles
  • 2011 – 38,345 miles
  • 2010 – 34,469 miles
  • 2009 – 31,350 miles
  • 2008 – 25,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight PAS oil leak !!

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Oil leak around steer rack/pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres wearing inner edges, check wheel alignment?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,664 miles (+4,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,664 miles
    Test number
    817119091502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight PAS oil leak !!

  2. Pass124,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    770425139383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,752 miles (+5,839)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    663662217346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    153154349285
    • AdvisoryOil leak around steer rack/pump area

  5. Fail118,913 miles (+8,549)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    781135118531
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around steer rack/pump area

  6. Pass110,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,364 miles
    Test number
    161410857177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges, check wheel alignment?

  7. Fail110,364 miles (+10,715)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,364 miles
    Test number
    933069749213
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning inoperative (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges, check wheel alignment?

  8. Pass99,649 miles (+3,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    891114555230
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v boot worn and perishing

  9. Pass95,989 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    881496654544
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  10. Pass93,229 miles (+2,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,229 miles
    Test number
    182943654695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    618192692130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail90,957 miles (+3,996)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    534144179882
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass86,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    679766426494
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Fail86,961 miles (+11,396)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    569213402077
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Pass75,565 miles (+14,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,565 miles
    Test number
    615433099178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    138953694273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,210 miles (+13,084)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    266653994293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,126 miles (+6,912)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,126 miles
    Test number
    746177483214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass41,214 miles (+2,869)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    985180892273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox heavily corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass38,345 miles (+3,876)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    768306571229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking .

  21. Fail34,469 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,469 miles
    Test number
    333289470232
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  22. Pass34,469 miles (+3,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,469 miles
    Test number
    571839270271
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  23. Pass31,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    331910189256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail31,350 miles (+5,730)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    752439879215
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass25,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,620 miles
    Test number
    782270398268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail25,620 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,620 miles
    Test number
    321270598210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS05 SJO

Does LS05 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 SJO expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 SJO?
The MOT on LS05 SJO expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 SJO done?
LS05 SJO was recorded at 129,664 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LS05 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 SJO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 SJO 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 SJO find?
LS05 SJO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; slight pas oil leak !!.

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