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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LS05MHF
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tpm light on
- 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 (4.1.4 (b))
- reverse lights not working
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- suspension components corroded
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,354 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- reverse lamps not working
- TPMS lamp indicates a fault
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge waring on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- reverse lamps not working
- TPMS lamp indicates a fault
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge waring on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,156 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both headlamp covers faded
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,156 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both headlamp covers faded
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,876 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,821 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- tpms light on
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light on
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,278 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,544 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low tread worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low tread very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nail in tyre n/s/r tyre nail in inner tread area ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding n/s (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre low tread worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre low tread very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nail in tyre n/s/r tyre nail in inner tread area ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding n/s (1.1.11 (c))
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,953 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Number plate lamp lense is missing
- Rear Exhaust silencer is in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting is insecure
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,310 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- engine oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- engine oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,738 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,738 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,394 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,376 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,027 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013 7 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,420 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,886 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,886 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,656 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,656 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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LS05MHF was registered on 2005-06-23
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