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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 XUXMOT history

LS05 XUX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LS05 XUX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,481 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 XUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 XUX was last recorded at 106,481 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2011: 21,037 miles, lower than 21,835 miles on 10 Feb 2010.

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
102,555 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,926 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,481 miles
  • 2024 – 102,555 miles
  • 2023 – 98,287 miles
  • 2022 – 93,250 miles
  • 2021 – 88,349 miles
  • 2020 – 84,450 miles
  • 2019 – 79,891 miles
  • 2018 – 74,446 miles
  • 2017 – 69,425 miles
  • 2016 – 61,262 miles
  • 2015 – 53,678 miles
  • 2014 – 47,349 miles
  • 2012 – 40,499 miles
  • 2011 – 21,037 miles
  • 2010 – 21,835 miles
  • 2009 – 19,617 miles
  • 2008 – 16,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,481 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,481 miles (+3,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    851884570967
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass102,555 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    278821778040
    • 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))

  3. Fail102,554 miles (+4,267)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,554 miles
    Test number
    557730966970
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass98,287 miles (+5,037)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    853939186349
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,250 miles (+4,901)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    344277877874
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,349 miles (+3,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    196457199793
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,450 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    532862447854
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    969618663411
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,891 miles (+5,445)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    494050416102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    488523278315
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,446 miles (+5,021)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    728250832304
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,425 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    362500247744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    845989875830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,262 miles (+7,584)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    434062977284
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass53,678 miles (+6,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    496741504637
    • AdvisoryO / side head light out put low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass47,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    107541944140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,349 miles (+6,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    538391644177
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass40,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    605318712359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,496 miles (+19,459)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,496 miles
    Test number
    997688512302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show signs of feathering on inner shoulders.

  20. Pass21,037 miles (-798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,037 miles
    Test number
    748969621008
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass21,835 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    160521540444
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from outer edges
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  22. Fail21,835 miles (+2,218)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    524671440054
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from outer edges
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  23. Pass19,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    840509139243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,617 miles (+2,658)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    370787939456
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • Note-8175 over due service warning light on.
    • NoteMain brake pipes starting to corrode.

  25. Pass16,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,959 miles
    Test number
    294585238262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,953 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,953 miles
    Test number
    782305538210
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS05 XUX

Does LS05 XUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 XUX is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 XUX?
The MOT on LS05 XUX is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 XUX done?
LS05 XUX was recorded at 106,481 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LS05 XUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 XUX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 XUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 XUX find?
LS05 XUX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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