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LS55USL
2005 MINI MINI
Colour: Orange
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LS55USL
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,476 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central heat shield loose
- reverse lamps not working
- boot catch faulty
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central heat shield loose
- reverse lamps not working
- boot catch faulty
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,520 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,721 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,604 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,456 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,196 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,044 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,573 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,090 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,055 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,055 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,178 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust slightly deteriorated
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,159 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015 12 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,564 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 12 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,899 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,668 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,077 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,023 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,784 MI
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LS55USL was registered on 2005-12-13
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