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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LS05LBN
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 16 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,193 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Bind (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,122 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating / cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking Both sides - 2018 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,614 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2024 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,453 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,484 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,195 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones rear of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,062 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,539 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel binding
- Offside Rear tyre perishing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge. perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak from engine ()
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,569 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Reason(s) for failure
- both n/s tyres valve cracking Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- brake warning light showing on dash
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,740 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light showing on dash
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,929 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 7 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,484 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,083 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 7 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,480 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,447 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,637 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,085 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 7,085 MI
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LS05LBN was registered on 2005-05-28
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