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2005 MINI MINI
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- Registration LS05XKC
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 55,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front passenger door release lever slightly defective inside an out (still works as it should)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Side repeater slightly discoloured showing slight white(both) (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 52,236 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Washer jet partially blocked
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 52,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Washer jet partially blocked
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 46,268 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 46,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 39,792 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 35,801 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Runflat tyres fitted to the rear non Runflat tyres fitted on front axle not recommended
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 34,414 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
24 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 32,989 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021 16 Jun 202623 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 32,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 25,850 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020 16 Jun 202624 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 23,662 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 16 Jun 202615 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 23,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,025 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
4 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 23,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,330 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 16 Jun 202619 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 22,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,260 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 16 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 21,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 19,158 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 16 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,525 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 16 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,749 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,796 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 16 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 12,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,852 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202627 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 10,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
4 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,082 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2009 16 Jun 20262 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 8,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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LS05XKC was registered on 2005-06-25
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