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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LS55LXB
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,972 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Front 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 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,743 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,211 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,134 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front/Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,685 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,213 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,166 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020 8 Jun 202615 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,640 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,629 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,629 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,079 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,079 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,068 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,632 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,227 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,308 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 8 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,185 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 8 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,145 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 8 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,198 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 8 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,134 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS55LXB was registered on 2005-12-09
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