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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 EYHMOT history

LR55 EYH is a purple petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

LR55 EYH purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
189,627 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EYH was last recorded at 189,627 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,154 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
10,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,627 miles
  • 2023 – 164,222 miles
  • 2022 – 144,776 miles
  • 2021 – 138,075 miles
  • 2020 – 123,974 miles
  • 2019 – 117,135 miles
  • 2018 – 109,040 miles
  • 2017 – 100,435 miles
  • 2016 – 89,471 miles
  • 2015 – 80,249 miles
  • 2014 – 71,445 miles
  • 2013 – 61,652 miles
  • 2012 – 51,950 miles
  • 2011 – 41,881 miles
  • 2010 – 32,131 miles
  • 2009 – 26,785 miles
  • 2008 – 25,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,627 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,627 miles (+473)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,627 miles
    Test number
    153258321761
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,154 miles (+24,932)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,154 miles
    Test number
    164576601134
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,222 miles (+82)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,222 miles
    Test number
    177411970021
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail164,140 miles (+19,364)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,140 miles
    Test number
    374444211222
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated plus slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  5. Pass144,776 miles (+162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,776 miles
    Test number
    845461569666
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail144,614 miles (+6,539)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    194414446919
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass138,075 miles (+7,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,075 miles
    Test number
    213522671742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,866 miles (+6,892)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,866 miles
    Test number
    549156331232
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  9. Pass123,974 miles (+6,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,974 miles
    Test number
    416945250987
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass117,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    343593290365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,135 miles (+8,095)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    662623797408
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass109,040 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    374969185352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail108,983 miles (+8,548)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    633111134999
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached suspension mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass100,435 miles (+10,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    341705474335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber mount starting to split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    664194053499
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail89,471 miles (+9,222)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    202466331472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass80,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    430656340557
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge and close to minimum legal requirement
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread wearing on outer edges

  18. Fail80,249 miles (+8,804)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    164554731213
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge and close to minimum legal requirement
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread wearing on outer edges

  19. Pass71,445 miles (+9,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    777371744283
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  20. Pass61,652 miles (+9,702)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    806582543265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal requirement
    • NoteRaer silencer corroded

  21. Pass51,950 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    136214342299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Fail51,950 miles (+10,069)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    767164842210
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  23. Pass41,881 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    157198531200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,131 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    862750830254
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass26,785 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,785 miles
    Test number
    602121449214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    380928878285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,273 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    952288878263
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR55 EYH

Does LR55 EYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EYH expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EYH?
The MOT on LR55 EYH expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EYH done?
LR55 EYH was recorded at 189,627 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 10,283 miles a year.
Has LR55 EYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EYH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 EYH 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 LR55 EYH find?
LR55 EYH passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 3 more.

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