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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 FUJMOT history

LR55 FUJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LR55 FUJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,940 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FUJ was last recorded at 54,940 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,940 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,940 miles
  • 2025 – 54,495 miles
  • 2024 – 53,994 miles
  • 2023 – 52,383 miles
  • 2022 – 51,516 miles
  • 2021 – 51,036 miles
  • 2020 – 50,700 miles
  • 2019 – 50,314 miles
  • 2018 – 49,605 miles
  • 2017 – 48,653 miles
  • 2016 – 48,293 miles
  • 2015 – 47,996 miles
  • 2014 – 46,886 miles
  • 2013 – 45,223 miles
  • 2012 – 40,485 miles
  • 2011 – 35,416 miles
  • 2010 – 29,815 miles
  • 2009 – 27,640 miles
  • 2008 – 23,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,940 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    330154258162
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,940 miles (+445)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    739829130697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,495 miles (+501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    776839233615
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Pass53,994 miles (+1,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    290607256562
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,383 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    424391953251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,516 miles (+480)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    772272688104
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,036 miles
    Test number
    912073328881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,036 miles (+336)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,036 miles
    Test number
    641933960212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,700 miles (+386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    918579399136
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,314 miles (+709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    991926608068
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and going brittle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight distortion to side walls

  11. Pass49,605 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    658560401344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have a slight distortion on side walls

  12. Pass48,653 miles (+360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    609082746710
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass48,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    601277198001
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail48,293 miles (+297)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    722055056918
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear strap rusted (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,996 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    928686235272
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  16. Fail47,994 miles (+1,108)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    406225325289
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  17. Pass46,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,886 miles
    Test number
    987809814280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,885 miles (+1,662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    508098214216
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,223 miles (+4,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    419756073127
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low slight play in n/s lower suspension arm

  20. Pass40,485 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    479970002279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    989696891173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,416 miles (+5,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    628616791156
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,815 miles (+2,175)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    883465500164
    • NoteNearside front tyre on minimum
    • NoteOffside + nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish
    • NoteSlight surface corrossion on front inner discs

  24. Pass27,640 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    841902459297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,549 miles
    Test number
    914513278224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LR55 FUJ

Does LR55 FUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FUJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FUJ?
The MOT on LR55 FUJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 FUJ done?
LR55 FUJ was recorded at 54,940 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has LR55 FUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FUJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 FUJ 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 FUJ find?
LR55 FUJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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