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LM05 YVJ

2005 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,082 mi
Last recorded71,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini (R57)69,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 YVJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced light lens slightly crack (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel rear service brakes and park brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,436 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 53,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,243 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,243 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 18,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,721 miles

Nearside and offside front control arm rear bushes cracked but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LM05 YVJ is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM05 YVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM05 YVJ registered?

LM05 YVJ is a 2005 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 8 August 2005.

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