2005 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LD05 FCP
2005 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 61,372 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 FCP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 61,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 FCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mini Mini (LD05 FCP) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow rear (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LD05 FCP Mileage History
- 14/04/200811,180 mi
- 16/04/200913,862 mi+2,682 mi
- 07/06/201019,511 mi+5,649 mi
- 09/06/201122,616 mi+3,105 mi
- 06/08/201228,425 mi+5,809 mi
- 06/08/201228,425 mi
- 08/06/201333,630 mi+5,205 mi
- 08/06/201333,630 mi
- 09/06/201438,448 mi+4,818 mi
- 10/06/201438,453 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/201542,506 mi+4,053 mi
- 15/06/201643,838 mi+1,332 mi
- 07/06/201747,421 mi+3,583 mi
- 07/06/201747,421 mi
- 14/06/201849,866 mi+2,445 mi
- 30/03/202053,416 mi+3,550 mi
- 30/03/202154,347 mi+931 mi
- 23/03/202256,173 mi+1,826 mi
- 27/03/202357,805 mi+1,632 mi
- 29/03/202357,809 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/202459,383 mi+1,574 mi
- 02/04/202560,243 mi+860 mi
- 01/04/202661,372 mi+1,129 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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