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LM05FFV
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LM05FFV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,330 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective both broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,298 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,541 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Intake pipe split
- underside of vehicle has surface corrosion including suspension
- Slight oil leak
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,405 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,628 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,504 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202630 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,057 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,114 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019 9 Jun 202611 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,077 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,424 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018 9 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,702 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,262 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,666 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,076 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,179 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,401 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,671 MI
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LM05FFV was registered on 2005-06-28
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