2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LB05 FSO
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 104,879 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB05 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 104,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 FSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LB05 FSO) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB05 FSO Mileage History
- 23/08/202498,592 mi
- 27/08/202498,594 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/2025100,153 mi+1,559 mi
- 19/08/2025100,153 mi
- 31/07/2026104,879 mi+4,726 mi
Average of roughly 3,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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