MINI
White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 FWJMOT history
LA55 FWJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 56,214 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FWJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 FWJ was last recorded at 56,214 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 4,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 51,429 miles · 9 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,785 miles
- Average per year
- 2,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 56,214 miles
- 2023 – 51,429 miles
- 2022 – 47,833 miles
- 2021 – 43,112 miles
- 2020 – 40,149 miles
- 2019 – 38,157 miles
- 2018 – 35,563 miles
- 2017 – 32,792 miles
- 2016 – 30,344 miles
- 2015 – 28,122 miles
- 2014 – 24,721 miles
- 2013 – 21,895 miles
- 2012 – 18,973 miles
- 2011 – 16,074 miles
- 2010 – 13,925 miles
- 2009 – 13,178 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,214 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,214 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 56,214 miles
- Test number
- 489783444416
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded
Pass51,429 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 51,429 miles
- Test number
- 670218523491
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReversing light not working
Fail51,422 miles (+3,589)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,422 miles
- Test number
- 436973121176
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReversing light not working
Pass47,833 miles (+4,721)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 47,833 miles
- Test number
- 512698324374
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass43,112 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 43,112 miles
- Test number
- 973636148788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Fail43,110 miles (+2,961)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,110 miles
- Test number
- 440679099044
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass40,149 miles (+1,992)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 40,149 miles
- Test number
- 852710925045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass38,157 miles (+2,594)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 38,157 miles
- Test number
- 968835158760
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system detoriated
Pass35,563 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 35,563 miles
- Test number
- 215507117241
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass32,792 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 32,792 miles
- Test number
- 746270548797
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail32,792 miles (+2,448)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,792 miles
- Test number
- 318014019267
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass30,344 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,344 miles
- Test number
- 423883816591
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail30,344 miles (+2,222)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,344 miles
- Test number
- 990048364007
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass28,122 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,122 miles
- Test number
- 187784965425
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteExhaust rear box detoriated
Fail28,122 miles (+3,401)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,122 miles
- Test number
- 148574465008
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteExhaust rear box detoriated
Pass24,721 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,721 miles
- Test number
- 467956564033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail24,712 miles (+2,817)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,712 miles
- Test number
- 118432864063
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOver heating
Pass21,895 miles (+2,922)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 21,895 miles
- Test number
- 616633363023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,973 miles (+2,899)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,973 miles
- Test number
- 918291462075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,074 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 16,074 miles
- Test number
- 268541561086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,925 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 13,925 miles
- Test number
- 790660760003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 13,178 miles
- Test number
- 131742649485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 FWJ
- Does LA55 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 FWJ expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FWJ?
- The MOT on LA55 FWJ expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 FWJ done?
- LA55 FWJ was recorded at 56,214 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FWJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FWJ 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 LA55 FWJ find?
- LA55 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded.
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