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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

N5 LCXMOT history

N5 LCX is a grey diesel MINI first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 111,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

N5 LCX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,916 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LCX was last recorded at 111,916 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,805 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,111 miles
Average per year
7,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,916 miles
  • 2025 – 107,805 miles
  • 2024 – 104,843 miles
  • 2023 – 101,560 miles
  • 2022 – 92,205 miles
  • 2021 – 82,582 miles
  • 2020 – 72,925 miles
  • 2019 – 71,268 miles
  • 2018 – 67,212 miles
  • 2017 – 52,568 miles
  • 2016 – 34,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight lift in both rear shocker tops bush mounts

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,916 miles (+4,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    361982162246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both rear shocker tops bush mounts

  2. Pass107,805 miles (+2,962)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    634072978457
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,843 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    302282185825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,560 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    827298367600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,205 miles (+9,623)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    231924143663
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,582 miles (+9,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    875986931293
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass72,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    800991355293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,925 miles (+1,657)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    112444701026
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,268 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    303250147854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,212 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    413835512875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,568 miles (+17,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    707263025226
    • 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)

  12. Pass34,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    583806975670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall worn , perished and damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre sidewalls worn and perished

Questions about N5 LCX

Does N5 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LCX is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LCX?
The MOT on N5 LCX is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LCX done?
N5 LCX was recorded at 111,916 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
Has N5 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LCX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on N5 LCX 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 N5 LCX find?
N5 LCX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded, and 1 more.

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