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MINI · Red

FV05 LZW
MOTValid
MOT due24 Mar 2027
First reg31 May 2005
Mileage179,158 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

PASSED · 25 Mar 2026
Test date25 Mar 2026
Expiry24 Mar 2027
Test number650902564951
Mileage179,158 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2025
Test date28 Feb 2025
Expiry28 Feb 2026
Test number318494284696
Mileage178,793 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Feb 2025
Test date28 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number612139437592
Mileage178,793 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Feb 2024
Test date29 Feb 2024
Expiry28 Feb 2025
Test number999810925145
Mileage176,904 mi
Dangerousnearside rear brake pipe removed from ABS unit and connected to offside rear brake. ABS not likely to function correctly
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Feb 2024
Test date28 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number997748331124
Mileage176,903 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Dangerousnearside rear brake pipe removed from ABS unit and connected to offside rear brake. ABS not likely to function correctly
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2023
Test date22 Feb 2023
Expiry22 Feb 2024
Test number473520421439
Mileage170,742 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Feb 2022
Test date23 Feb 2022
Expiry22 Feb 2023
Test number428824696421
Mileage159,153 mi
FAILED · 4 Feb 2022
Test date4 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number569156128597
Mileage159,138 mi
DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire over fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry1 Feb 2022
Test number871765693297
Mileage150,209 mi
Advisorycorrosion to front brake pipes
FAILED · 21 Jan 2021
Test date21 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number113672798970
Mileage150,201 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisorycorrosion to front brake pipes
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2019
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry18 Oct 2020
Test number632443623959
Mileage146,325 mi
Advisorynumber plate light covers missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 15 Apr 2019
Test date15 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number151744216827
Mileage146,321 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advisorynumber plate light covers missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry18 Apr 2019
Test number842729708021
Mileage136,343 mi
FAILED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number676814846974
Mileage136,336 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2017
Test date4 Apr 2017
Expiry18 Apr 2018
Test number734586400821
Mileage128,872 mi
FAILED · 31 Mar 2017
Test date31 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number780488453757
Mileage128,862 mi
FailNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry18 Apr 2017
Test number512213366520
Mileage124,714 mi
PASSED · 2 Jul 2015
Test date2 Jul 2015
Expiry1 Jul 2016
Test number747863585135
Mileage122,193 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 1 Jul 2014
Test date1 Jul 2014
Expiry30 Jun 2015
Test number995922284163
Mileage117,869 mi
FAILED · 24 Jun 2014
Test date24 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number377665374194
Mileage117,734 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailCentre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 28 Jun 2013
Test date28 Jun 2013
Expiry27 Jun 2014
Test number536299273176
Mileage107,421 mi
FAILED · 26 Jun 2013
Test date26 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number417857273169
Mileage107,421 mi
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailCentre Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredgearbox leak
User Enteredpower steering leak
PASSED · 26 Jun 2012
Test date26 Jun 2012
Expiry25 Jun 2013
Test number638558472150
Mileage96,999 mi
User Enteredn/s/f tyre on limit
User Enteredfront bumper has slight damage
FAILED · 25 Jun 2012
Test date25 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number205737272137
Mileage96,998 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
FailNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre on limit
User Enteredfront bumper has slight damage
PASSED · 26 May 2011
Test date26 May 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number207916441101
Mileage91,075 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2010
Test date20 May 2010
Expiry31 May 2011
Test number702450340117
Mileage8,125 mi
PASSED · 28 May 2009
Test date28 May 2009
Expiry31 May 2010
Test number212818449416
Mileage80,035 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2008
Test date17 May 2008
Expiry31 May 2009
Test number951328938127
Mileage70,710 mi