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LS55BYF
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS55BYF
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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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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90 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,029 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,020 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,126 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear of floor to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear of floor to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,335 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,855 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,878 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,818 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all four tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,603 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,182 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Lower Power steering component(s) leaking above subframe (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,380 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,380 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,597 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,597 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,940 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,866 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,065 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,123 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,301 MI
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LS55BYF was registered on 2005-12-09
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