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MINI Cooper S Convertible

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 ZFTMOT history

LS05 ZFT is a black petrol MINI Cooper S Convertible first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

LS05 ZFT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
97,898 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Convertible
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 ZFT was last recorded at 97,898 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 2,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,288 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,610 miles
Average per year
4,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,898 miles
  • 2024 – 95,288 miles
  • 2023 – 92,106 miles
  • 2022 – 89,146 miles
  • 2021 – 86,370 miles
  • 2019 – 81,719 miles
  • 2018 – 76,049 miles
  • 2017 – 71,404 miles
  • 2016 – 66,156 miles
  • 2015 – 64,139 miles
  • 2014 – 60,786 miles
  • 2013 – 57,340 miles
  • 2012 – 53,222 miles
  • 2011 – 48,423 miles
  • 2010 – 41,833 miles
  • 2009 – 35,194 miles
  • 2008 – 27,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s after flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,898 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    947129034849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,288 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,288 miles
    Test number
    528225529972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    815408602189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,106 miles (+2,960)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    381493638706
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,146 miles (+2,776)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    607031980149
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,370 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    283193990688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & o/s/f slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    600979854211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,719 miles (+47)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,719 miles
    Test number
    498440586921
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 CONTINENTAL CONTI SPORT CONTACT 3 SSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail81,672 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    840323735869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,049 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    843923250828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,995 miles (+4,591)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    960043811660
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS STARTED TO GET A BIT LOW

  12. Pass71,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,404 miles
    Test number
    755139276588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,404 miles (+5,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,404 miles
    Test number
    516458033399
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,156 miles (+2,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    453935141094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and starting to wear out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear box starting to corrode

  15. Fail64,139 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    256390475094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass64,139 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    487210875066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,786 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    608451284064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,340 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    595209783080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,222 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    457245872026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,423 miles (+6,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    405995881070
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass41,833 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    663872580072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,194 miles (+7,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,194 miles
    Test number
    913379189055
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads starting to get low

  23. Pass27,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    693878688014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail27,888 miles2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    860598888044
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS05 ZFT

Does LS05 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 ZFT expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZFT?
The MOT on LS05 ZFT expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 ZFT done?
LS05 ZFT was recorded at 97,898 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 4,149 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZFT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZFT 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 ZFT find?
LS05 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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