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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 EZJMOT history

LR55 EZJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

LR55 EZJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
145,500 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EZJ was last recorded at 145,500 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 10,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,142 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,358 miles
Average per year
7,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,500 miles
  • 2021 – 135,142 miles
  • 2020 – 127,889 miles
  • 2019 – 116,180 miles
  • 2018 – 103,897 miles
  • 2017 – 97,448 miles
  • 2016 – 90,070 miles
  • 2014 – 85,271 miles
  • 2013 – 79,729 miles
  • 2012 – 74,192 miles
  • 2011 – 66,064 miles
  • 2010 – 57,268 miles
  • 2009 – 50,479 miles
  • 2008 – 46,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,500 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield showing deterioration
  • AdvisoryFront sub-frame showing corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing corrosion
  • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake Wear Wire Not Fitted, Hanging Loose wrapped Around ABS Wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Numerous Oil Leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front suspension wishbone bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,500 miles (+10,358)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    385100761452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  2. Pass135,142 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,142 miles
    Test number
    798151834673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Wear Wire Not Fitted, Hanging Loose wrapped Around ABS Wire
    • AdvisoryNumerous Oil Leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail135,043 miles (+7,154)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,043 miles
    Test number
    137845251521
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "frosted" (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "frosted" (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Wear Wire Not Fitted, Hanging Loose wrapped Around ABS Wire
    • AdvisoryNumerous Oil Leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass127,889 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    782723646010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,180 miles (+12,283)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    558654204881
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the break pipe lining. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass103,897 miles (+6,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    112742715886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,448 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    751368510790
    • AdvisoryFront suspension wishbone bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail97,445 miles (+7,375)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,445 miles
    Test number
    646801714094
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension wishbone bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass90,070 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    922691114083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,547 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    418518067185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail89,546 miles (+4,275)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    719325235209
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass85,271 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    856055124389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  13. Fail85,271 miles (+5,542)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    899535224322
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  14. Pass79,729 miles (+5,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    409248663295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail74,192 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    279836532218
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass74,192 miles (+8,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    506566832214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,064 miles (+8,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    926986731285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,268 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    444075430227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,092 miles (+6,613)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    753298020219
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass50,479 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    764019429271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,023 miles
    Test number
    773296228202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 EZJ

Does LR55 EZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EZJ expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EZJ?
The MOT on LR55 EZJ expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EZJ done?
LR55 EZJ was recorded at 145,500 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
Has LR55 EZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EZJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 EZJ 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 EZJ find?
LR55 EZJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 13 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 10 more.

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