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LS55USJ
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS55USJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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152 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front headlamps faded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear reverse light not working
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm however devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, sub frame, suspension arms etc.
- Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has high/low tread spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear reverse light not working
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm however devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, sub frame, suspension arms etc.
- Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Both front headlamps faded
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,160 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle corroded
- fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,327 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,544 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- No reverse lights
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- No reverse lights
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,199 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- 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))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,199 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Nail in tyre ()
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,199 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Where sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Where sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Where sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Where sidewall meets tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,367 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Signs of a engine oil leak
- Rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,804 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 12 Jun 202626 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear advise heavy rust on brake pipe
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,222 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS hydraulic pump is leaking brake fluid and brakes feel weak (3.4.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Metal brake pipes are beginning to corrode
- Front Stonechips on windscreen
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,828 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
17 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,818 MI
12 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,818 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014 12 Jun 20263 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,998 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20263 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,975 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 12 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,966 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,099 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,477 MI
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LS55USJ was registered on 2005-12-09
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