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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 CFAMOT history

LB55 CFA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,787 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CFA was last recorded at 86,787 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,322 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
465 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,787 miles
  • 2025 – 79,788 miles
  • 2024 – 74,538 miles
  • 2023 – 67,824 miles
  • 2022 – 62,576 miles
  • 2021 – 57,895 miles
  • 2020 – 53,284 miles
  • 2019 – 49,150 miles
  • 2018 – 44,634 miles
  • 2017 – 39,937 miles
  • 2015 – 35,207 miles
  • 2014 – 31,887 miles
  • 2013 – 26,078 miles
  • 2012 – 20,358 miles
  • 2011 – 15,652 miles
  • 2010 – 12,085 miles
  • 2009 – 9,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,787 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,787 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    844685037100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail86,322 miles (+6,534)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    410901156887
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre not runflat
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass79,788 miles (+5,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    224216029433
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass74,538 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    256767696419
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,535 miles (+6,711)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    497467510353
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,824 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,824 miles
    Test number
    390678448153
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail67,824 miles (+5,248)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,824 miles
    Test number
    976376866675
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass62,576 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    697305612016
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail62,569 miles (+4,674)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    772156997771
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,895 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    828104879548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    391831137167
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brakes noisy on application
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rear section corroded & in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished & cracking

  12. Fail53,284 miles (+4,134)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    999545238763
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Warning light on indicating a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brakes noisy on application
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rear section corroded & in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished & cracking

  13. Pass49,150 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    107753328770
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass44,634 miles (+4,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    476213253894
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable components

  15. Pass39,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    337886166655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail39,937 miles (+4,730)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    158176527682
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass35,207 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    765011645115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,887 miles (+5,809)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,887 miles
    Test number
    115302884125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in nsf hub or driveshaft

  19. Pass26,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    895551153156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail26,076 miles (+5,718)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    155921153109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass20,358 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,358 miles
    Test number
    778792942058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,652 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,652 miles
    Test number
    187852741029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,085 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,085 miles
    Test number
    742332120082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,964 miles
    Test number
    951136509160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CFA

Does LB55 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CFA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CFA?
The MOT on LB55 CFA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CFA done?
LB55 CFA was recorded at 86,787 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has LB55 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CFA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 CFA 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 LB55 CFA find?
LB55 CFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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