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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 TFNMOT history

LB55 TFN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
138,002 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TFN was last recorded at 138,002 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,002 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,002 miles
  • 2023 – 135,152 miles
  • 2022 – 130,422 miles
  • 2021 – 125,946 miles
  • 2020 – 124,027 miles
  • 2019 – 119,980 miles
  • 2018 – 115,049 miles
  • 2017 – 110,854 miles
  • 2016 – 93,289 miles
  • 2015 – 85,779 miles
  • 2014 – 74,130 miles
  • 2013 – 63,546 miles
  • 2012 – 54,465 miles
  • 2011 – 45,974 miles
  • 2010 – 37,718 miles
  • 2009 – 32,429 miles
  • 2008 – 29,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,002 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Both rear tyres uneven wear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    177311353553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,002 miles (+2,850)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,002 miles
    Test number
    154988717318
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,152 miles
    Test number
    689966968542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail135,152 miles (+4,730)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,152 miles
    Test number
    227440507841
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass130,422 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    689298300423
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail130,422 miles (+4,476)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    832458032773
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass125,946 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,946 miles
    Test number
    620311139934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,027 miles (+4,047)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    271528719039
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass119,980 miles (+4,931)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,980 miles
    Test number
    128309902518
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,049 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    665743473872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass110,854 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    603879570564
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and spitting grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail110,854 miles (+17,565)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    752910047034
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and spitting grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass93,289 miles (+7,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    994374429625
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,779 miles (+11,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    726779005209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,130 miles (+10,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    766803014203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass63,546 miles (+9,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    879651723219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,465 miles (+8,491)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,465 miles
    Test number
    578242982098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass45,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    747974481012
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail45,974 miles (+8,256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,974 miles
    Test number
    955623281090
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass37,718 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,718 miles
    Test number
    823299280087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,429 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,429 miles
    Test number
    913146989026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,769 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    232270458302
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracked
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Fail29,769 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    490690058311
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on shoulders
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracked
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about LB55 TFN

Does LB55 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TFN expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TFN?
The MOT on LB55 TFN expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TFN done?
LB55 TFN was recorded at 138,002 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 7,172 miles a year.
Has LB55 TFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TFN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 TFN 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 TFN find?
LB55 TFN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts; oil leak, but not excessive.

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