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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 XCPMOT history

LS05 XCP is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS05 XCP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,956 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XCP was last recorded at 135,956 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,950 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,956 miles
  • 2024 – 134,361 miles
  • 2023 – 124,049 miles
  • 2022 – 118,804 miles
  • 2021 – 97,942 miles
  • 2020 – 75,244 miles
  • 2019 – 57,355 miles
  • 2018 – 38,436 miles
  • 2017 – 34,845 miles
  • 2016 – 32,772 miles
  • 2015 – 29,984 miles
  • 2014 – 26,919 miles
  • 2013 – 24,691 miles
  • 2012 – 21,377 miles
  • 2011 – 18,580 miles
  • 2010 – 15,975 miles
  • 2009 – 13,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,956 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    748576741515
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,950 miles (+1,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,950 miles
    Test number
    155343517811
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,361 miles (+10,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,361 miles
    Test number
    269435460142
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,049 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,049 miles
    Test number
    104469600769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass118,804 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    168413224995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,751 miles (+20,809)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    739819471452
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Has nail In Tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass97,942 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    699262974729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail97,940 miles (+22,696)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    292415411788
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass75,244 miles (+17,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    499423377745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator/position lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusty/holed (not leaking)
  10. Pass57,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    241463598521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,355 miles (+18,919)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    921172064352
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass38,436 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    804212434978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,616 miles (+2,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,616 miles
    Test number
    670952984082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  14. Pass34,845 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,845 miles
    Test number
    782339014571
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  15. Pass32,772 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    176314907857
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads & discs wearing low
  16. Pass29,984 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,984 miles
    Test number
    919289915155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,919 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    476602924154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,691 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,691 miles
    Test number
    848860033138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,377 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    608767612166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,580 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,580 miles
    Test number
    575021431116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,975 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,975 miles
    Test number
    231820140115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,995 miles
    Test number
    292488639485
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 XCP

Does LS05 XCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 XCP expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XCP?
The MOT on LS05 XCP expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 XCP done?
LS05 XCP was recorded at 135,956 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has LS05 XCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XCP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 XCP 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 XCP find?
LS05 XCP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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