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LS05 LRX

2005 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 LRX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 63,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (195/55/16 87h) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp beam pattern faint but present

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (195/55/16 87h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,646 miles

head lights need cleaning lense misty

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,468 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 61,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 59,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged has been run flat damage side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,893 miles

oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 56,526 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,662 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

rear exhaust heavily corroded but is not blowing.

slight movement in steering rack inner joint nearside front.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,482 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but is not blowing

slight movement In n/s/f rack inner joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,032 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 17,260 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,260 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 13,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LS05 LRX is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS05 LRX registered?

LS05 LRX is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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