# LB05XAX — MINI MINI MOT History & Vehicle Check

LB05XAX is a Blue MINI MINI, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2005-08-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LB05XAX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LB05XAX |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | MINI |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2005-08-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-08-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 78.26%
- Total defects recorded: 62

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 15:41:06 | PASSED | 84,173 MI | 2026-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-27 10:31:59 | PASSED | 74,220 MI | 2025-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-03 13:55:32 | PASSED | 62,362 MI | 2024-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-27 12:17:54 | PASSED | 58,741 MI | 2023-07-26 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-24 12:50:24 | PASSED | 57,548 MI | 2022-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-22 11:22:42 | FAILED | 57,546 MI | — |
| 2020-09-03 12:24:11 | PASSED | 56,575 MI | 2021-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-11 06:30:04 | PASSED | 53,135 MI | 2020-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-03 09:01:29 | FAILED | 53,135 MI | — |
| 2018-09-25 10:19:42 | PASSED | 50,957 MI | 2019-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2018-09-25 10:19:41 | FAILED | 50,957 MI | — |
| 2017-09-26 09:04:13 | PASSED | 48,127 MI | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-23 11:52:55 | PASSED | 46,385 MI | 2017-09-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-24 11:23:10 | PASSED | 44,361 MI | 2016-09-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-25 16:30:10 | PASSED | 41,984 MI | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-23 12:17:31 | FAILED | 41,984 MI | — |
| 2013-09-25 15:25:23 | PASSED | 39,079 MI | 2014-09-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-25 10:53:00 | FAILED | 39,079 MI | — |
| 2012-06-13 14:57:50 | PASSED | 34,379 MI | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 |
| 2011-05-28 13:15:09 | PASSED | 29,580 MI | 2012-06-07 00:00:00 |
| 2010-05-25 13:08:02 | PASSED | 25,217 MI | 2011-06-07 00:00:00 |
| 2009-06-08 13:28:21 | PASSED | 23,957 MI | 2010-06-07 00:00:00 |
| 2009-05-09 10:32:03 | PASSED | 23,688 MI | 2010-05-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-23 15:41:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2024-07-27 10:31:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Fuel cap inner rubber seal cracking
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2023-08-03 13:55:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2022-07-27 12:17:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: under sealant applied
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2021-09-24 12:50:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2021-09-22 11:22:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2020-09-03 12:24:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2019-09-03 09:01:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: osr tyre starting to whare on inner edge
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: nsr osr brake pipes showing corrosion
- ADVISORY: nsf osf brake pipes starting to show corrosion
- ADVISORY: exhaust rear back box in poor condition
- ADVISORY: nsr tyre getting close to legall limit
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

**2018-09-25 10:19:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

**2018-09-25 10:19:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2014-09-25 16:30:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre cracking

**2014-09-23 12:17:31 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre cracking

**2013-09-25 10:53:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LB05XAX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LB05XAX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.