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LR55FWA
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LR55FWA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,833 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 177,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,902 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 175,902 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,872 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,669 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both head light lens cloudy poor pattern n/s marginal pass
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- All four wheels have slight drag
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,639 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Becoming advanced in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On the limit of wear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant low & visually leaking.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,160 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the limit of wear. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- General under body & subframe corrosion advanced in places.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the limit of wear. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Fuel cap seal perished.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General under body & subframe corrosion advanced in places.
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,438 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake discs in a poor condition
- Oil leak
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Imbalance on rear brakes rear discs very rusty
- Front Lower arms rear bushes very worn and play
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,592 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Imbalance on rear brakes rear discs very rusty
- Front Lower arms rear bushes very worn and play
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,756 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,363 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 6 Jun 202623 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 148,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
24 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 134,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,091 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,178 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,788 MI
6 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,788 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012 6 Jun 202626 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 6 Jun 202628 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,838 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 6 Jun 202628 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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LR55FWA was registered on 2005-10-07
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