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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

AY55 LYJMOT history

AY55 LYJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,327 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

AY55 LYJ was last recorded at 116,327 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,146 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,181 miles
Average per year
5,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    557529502451
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail116,327 miles (+4,181)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    820199351352
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,146 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    107420747055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail112,120 miles (+3,081)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,120 miles
    Test number
    204902385764
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    229564940393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,039 miles (+3,708)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    167782962567
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,331 miles (+4,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    564009376341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deterriorated on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber in poor condition STRONG ADVISORY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass100,572 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,572 miles
    Test number
    142180929431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail100,566 miles (+4,583)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    722849851783
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear/rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass95,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    562555549932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  11. Fail95,983 miles (+3,575)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    713177311999
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
  12. Pass92,408 miles (+4,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    879674417681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen
  13. Pass88,278 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,278 miles
    Test number
    478411846117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Fail88,249 miles (+2,597)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    979673327230
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass85,652 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    850931434106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail85,637 miles (+3,140)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,637 miles
    Test number
    394801424959
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass82,497 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,497 miles
    Test number
    310947591045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail82,495 miles (+5,763)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    511812182654
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass76,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    401283183370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail76,732 miles (+4,869)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    989018935273
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective bolt broken (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass71,863 miles (+5,107)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    326943585076
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to centre of windscreen
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  22. Pass66,756 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    139032874450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,187 miles (+14,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    297139573002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass43,912 miles (+10,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    585144882038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass33,852 miles (+114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,852 miles
    Test number
    538242381051
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working
  26. Pass33,738 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    117811031081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,546 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    111889220039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  28. Pass27,546 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    161539320491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,732 miles
    Test number
    571135879004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about AY55 LYJ

When is the MOT due on AY55 LYJ?
The MOT on AY55 LYJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AY55 LYJ done?
AY55 LYJ was recorded at 116,327 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,845 miles a year.
Has AY55 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AY55 LYJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on AY55 LYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on AY55 LYJ find?
AY55 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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