
Nissan Micra
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,386 cc
LS05 XENMOT history
LS05 XEN is a black petrol Nissan Micra first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 144,939 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 XEN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,386 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 XEN was last recorded at 144,939 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,671 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,268 miles
- Average per year
- 7,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,939 miles
- 2025 – 135,671 miles
- 2024 – 132,409 miles
- 2023 – 129,655 miles
- 2022 – 126,135 miles
- 2021 – 121,903 miles
- 2020 – 120,551 miles
- 2019 – 117,558 miles
- 2018 – 108,291 miles
- 2017 – 97,149 miles
- 2016 – 91,928 miles
- 2015 – 82,928 miles
- 2013 – 69,428 miles
- 2012 – 63,023 miles
- 2011 – 50,754 miles
- 2010 – 39,944 miles
- 2009 – 26,895 miles
- 2008 – 14,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Wing Dented
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,939 miles (+9,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 144,939 miles
- Test number
- 185038997774
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,671 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 135,671 miles
- Test number
- 323736379782
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing Dented
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail135,636 miles (+3,227)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,636 miles
- Test number
- 158595648472
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing Dented
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,409 miles (+2,754)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 132,409 miles
- Test number
- 362449128432
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,655 miles (+3,520)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 129,655 miles
- Test number
- 244159843983
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,135 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,135 miles
- Test number
- 809115172949
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,135 miles (+4,232)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,135 miles
- Test number
- 977406900413
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 121,903 miles
- Test number
- 430709916700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,902 miles (+1,351)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,902 miles
- Test number
- 262294625789
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,551 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,551 miles
- Test number
- 890921558720
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,550 miles (+2,992)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,550 miles
- Test number
- 931313787855
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,558 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 117,558 miles
- Test number
- 368544047962
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,557 miles (+9,266)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,557 miles
- Test number
- 921426329262
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,291 miles (+11,142)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,291 miles
- Test number
- 803646058514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,149 miles
- Test number
- 380537765141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,149 miles (+5,221)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,149 miles
- Test number
- 630576255373
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass91,928 miles (+9,000)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,928 miles
- Test number
- 348312647264
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass82,928 miles (+13,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,928 miles
- Test number
- 687188555081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,428 miles (+6,405)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 69,428 miles
- Test number
- 777522663155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,023 miles (+12,269)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,023 miles
- Test number
- 486161352170
- NoteFront tyres worn unevenly
Pass50,754 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 50,754 miles
- Test number
- 237235951191
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
- NoteOffside front seatbelt slightly fraying
Fail50,754 miles (+10,810)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,754 miles
- Test number
- 735935551124
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
- NoteOffside front seatbelt slightly fraying
Pass39,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,944 miles
- Test number
- 953615050190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,944 miles (+13,049)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,944 miles
- Test number
- 812925250101
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,895 miles (+12,635)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,895 miles
- Test number
- 193473149175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake pads very low & brake discs possibly worn below manufacturers minimum specification (unable to measure during test)
- NoteFront brakes noisy on application
Pass14,260 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 14,260 miles
- Test number
- 830122448189
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrakes noisy
Questions about LS05 XEN
- Does LS05 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XEN is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 XEN?
- The MOT on LS05 XEN is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 XEN done?
- LS05 XEN was recorded at 144,939 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
- Has LS05 XEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 XEN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 XEN 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 XEN find?
- LS05 XEN passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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