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LM05 JFU

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,675 miles on the clock, averaging 4,457 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 LM05 JFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year4,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 JFU 21k40k60k79k99k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,675 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,656 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
PASS
Mileage98,278 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage97,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage95,455 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
PASS
Mileage95,153 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage94,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage93,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage89,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage86,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage81,438 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage78,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage69,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage63,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage59,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage55,441 miles
Since last MOT+20,058 miles
PASS
Mileage35,383 miles
Since last MOT+14,693 miles
PASS
Mileage20,690 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

RegistrationLM05 JFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 JFU

What car is LM05 JFU?

LM05 JFU is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 JFU?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 JFU was 98,675 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 JFU passed its MOT?

LM05 JFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is LM05 JFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 JFU 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 LM05 JFU?

LM05 JFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.