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Green · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB56 TFJMOT history

LB56 TFJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
95,407 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 TFJ was last recorded at 95,407 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,428 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,979 miles
Average per year
4,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,407 miles
  • 2023 – 92,428 miles
  • 2022 – 83,676 miles
  • 2021 – 80,745 miles
  • 2020 – 78,046 miles
  • 2019 – 75,177 miles
  • 2018 – 72,028 miles
  • 2017 – 69,032 miles
  • 2016 – 66,177 miles
  • 2015 – 61,426 miles
  • 2014 – 55,097 miles
  • 2013 – 50,400 miles
  • 2012 – 46,731 miles
  • 2011 – 37,018 miles
  • 2010 – 27,426 miles
  • 2009 – 26,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,407 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,407 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    643931626943
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    119431321740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail92,428 miles (+8,752)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    952218366512
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass83,676 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,676 miles
    Test number
    272472562308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,745 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    336285239393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,046 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    311165013377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,177 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    760932646665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass72,028 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    396693376435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,032 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,032 miles
    Test number
    851912160164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,177 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    126164306876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass61,426 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    644841723753
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on edges

  12. Pass55,097 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    187114034241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    918562043295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,400 miles (+3,669)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    698346733214
    • FailureInner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass46,731 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    766051802337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail46,731 miles (+9,713)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    496971802402
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass37,018 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    745383461289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  18. Fail37,018 miles (+9,592)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    275543561282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  19. Pass27,426 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    473648620248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    361455659334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,831 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    461415359477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB56 TFJ

Does LB56 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 TFJ expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TFJ?
The MOT on LB56 TFJ expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 TFJ done?
LB56 TFJ was recorded at 95,407 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,532 miles a year.
Has LB56 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TFJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 TFJ 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 LB56 TFJ find?
LB56 TFJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball end, and 9 more.

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