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LS55GDO
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS55GDO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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156 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine oil low
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,443 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both near and offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid From bleed screw. (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both near and offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,742 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leaks
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leaks
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,399 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,128 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022 5 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant level low
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Bonnet Cable Not Connected To Release Handle But Still Can Release Bonnet
- Nearside Rear Jacking Point Block Missing
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box Hole Due To Excessive Corrosion (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet Cable Not Connected To Release Handle But Still Can Release Bonnet
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Jacking Point Block Missing
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,013 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated needs attention (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Bonnet pull cable/handle damaged..
21 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet pull cable/handle damaged..
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated needs attention (6.1.2 (a))
25 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,094 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- tray and engine cover fitted
- em light on
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,078 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,078 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,975 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRDED
- WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
16 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRDED
- UNABLE TO CHECK OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND TYRE PROPERLY
- WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,366 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 5 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,534 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,375 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,962 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,799 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,381 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,321 MI
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LS55GDO was registered on 2005-11-17
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