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LG05 ERX

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 79,611 miles on the clock, averaging 3,620 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for LG05 ERX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,198
Average per year3,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 ERX 13k30k46k63k80k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage72,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage67,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage66,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage63,529 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage60,431 miles
Since last MOT+528 miles
PASS
Mileage59,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage53,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage46,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage39,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage33,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage27,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage26,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage24,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage22,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage19,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage17,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage15,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage13,354 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ERX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 ERX

What car is LG05 ERX?

LG05 ERX is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 ERX?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 ERX was 79,611 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 ERX passed its MOT?

LG05 ERX has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2026.

Is LG05 ERX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG05 ERX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LG05 ERX?

LG05 ERX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.