MINI
Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 TFUMOT history
LB55 TFU is a purple petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 112,687 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 TFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 TFU was last recorded at 112,687 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,683 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,687 miles
- 2025 – 108,776 miles
- 2024 – 105,174 miles
- 2023 – 100,535 miles
- 2022 – 98,505 miles
- 2021 – 96,815 miles
- 2020 – 94,120 miles
- 2019 – 91,008 miles
- 2018 – 85,430 miles
- 2017 – 80,682 miles
- 2016 – 77,414 miles
- 2015 – 72,082 miles
- 2014 – 68,901 miles
- 2013 – 65,899 miles
- 2012 – 62,811 miles
- 2011 – 59,569 miles
- 2009 – 50,451 miles
- 2008 – 35,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,687 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,687 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 112,687 miles
- Test number
- 278230477048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,683 miles (+3,907)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,683 miles
- Test number
- 867393664097
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,776 miles (+3,602)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 108,776 miles
- Test number
- 464892708608
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,174 miles (+4,639)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 105,174 miles
- Test number
- 913042431225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT NOISEY
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,535 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 100,535 miles
- Test number
- 828867324831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail100,531 miles (+2,026)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,531 miles
- Test number
- 370430508459
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,505 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 320568356237
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,815 miles (+2,695)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,815 miles
- Test number
- 118791831665
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass94,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,120 miles
- Test number
- 872952236141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,119 miles (+3,111)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,119 miles
- Test number
- 998105487553
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,008 miles (+5,578)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,008 miles
- Test number
- 466110900355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,430 miles (+60)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,430 miles
- Test number
- 685879280559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail85,370 miles (+4,688)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,370 miles
- Test number
- 712533090439
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass80,682 miles (+3,268)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,682 miles
- Test number
- 691183865201
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint wetness on reservoir down pipe, minor (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear
- AdvisoryOff side front washer partially blocked
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre has inner shoulder wear
Pass77,414 miles (+5,332)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,414 miles
- Test number
- 402563575315
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have minor inner shoulder wear
- AdvisoryLower power steering pipes "oily" suspect reservoir/pipe clamps leaking
Pass72,082 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,082 miles
- Test number
- 865040425068
- AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront washer jets partially blocked
- NoteNear side front wiper blade starting to split, off side front damaged
Fail72,082 miles (+3,181)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,082 miles
- Test number
- 107666915098
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCoolant low, radiator appears to be leaking
- NoteFront washer jets partially blocked
- NoteNear side front wiper blade starting to split, off side front damaged
Pass68,901 miles (+3,002)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,901 miles
- Test number
- 749759404034
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass65,899 miles (+3,088)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,899 miles
- Test number
- 947567413077
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn, front pads apear half worn
- NoteBoth rear tyres have inner edge wear
- NoteNear side front inner road rim dented slightly
- NoteNear side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail62,811 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,811 miles
- Test number
- 729461412062
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
- NoteAll tyres have inner and outer edge wear
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box corrodeing
Pass62,811 miles (+3,242)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 62,811 miles
- Test number
- 916401812028
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
- NoteAll tyres have inner and outer edge wear
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box corrodeing
Pass59,569 miles (+9,118)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,569 miles
- Test number
- 996721421094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,451 miles (+14,594)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,451 miles
- Test number
- 692477959376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 35,857 miles
- Test number
- 442141758460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 TFU
- Does LB55 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TFU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 TFU?
- The MOT on LB55 TFU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 TFU done?
- LB55 TFU was recorded at 112,687 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,343 miles a year.
- Has LB55 TFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 TFU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 TFU 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 TFU find?
- LB55 TFU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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