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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 FWAMOT history

LR55 FWA is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

LR55 FWA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
177,833 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FWA
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 expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FWA was last recorded at 177,833 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,902 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
7,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,833 miles
  • 2024 – 175,902 miles
  • 2022 – 175,872 miles
  • 2021 – 175,669 miles
  • 2020 – 175,639 miles
  • 2019 – 174,160 miles
  • 2018 – 172,438 miles
  • 2017 – 169,823 miles
  • 2016 – 163,592 miles
  • 2015 – 155,756 miles
  • 2014 – 148,363 miles
  • 2013 – 134,091 miles
  • 2012 – 117,178 miles
  • 2011 – 100,788 miles
  • 2010 – 80,706 miles
  • 2009 – 56,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,833 miles1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,833 miles
    Test number
    477519125241
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,832 miles (+1,930)1 major1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,832 miles
    Test number
    882169948731
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,902 miles
    Test number
    850624735204
    • 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))

  4. Fail175,902 miles (+30)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,902 miles
    Test number
    662766404917
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass175,872 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,872 miles
    Test number
    727866268145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass175,669 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,669 miles
    Test number
    921778555243
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels have slight drag
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lens cloudy poor pattern n/s marginal pass
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass175,639 miles (+1,479)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,639 miles
    Test number
    952317753206
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low & visually leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded On the limit of wear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Becoming advanced in places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass174,160 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,160 miles
    Test number
    560194508325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body & subframe corrosion advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the limit of wear. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail174,159 miles (+1,721)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,159 miles
    Test number
    130027862818
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All others covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body & subframe corrosion advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the limit of wear. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass172,438 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,438 miles
    Test number
    346158112348
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass169,823 miles (+6,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    169,823 miles
    Test number
    663928721770
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in a poor condition

  12. Pass163,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,592 miles
    Test number
    593847999443
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arms rear bushes very worn and play
    • AdvisoryImbalance on rear brakes rear discs very rusty

  13. Fail163,592 miles (+7,836)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,592 miles
    Test number
    310468673383
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arms rear bushes very worn and play
    • AdvisoryImbalance on rear brakes rear discs very rusty

  14. Pass155,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    155,756 miles
    Test number
    607122255147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail155,739 miles (+7,376)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,739 miles
    Test number
    379282655126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass148,363 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    447563344149
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms, rear bushes have movement
    • NoteRear tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on edges

  17. Fail148,363 miles (+14,272)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    235863744453
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms, rear bushes have movement
    • NoteRear tyres wearing slightly unevenly (stepped) on edges

  18. Pass134,091 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    149604243184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front, lower suspension arm rear bush
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Fail134,091 miles (+16,913)3 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    427594143180
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front, lower suspension arm rear bush
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass117,178 miles (+16,390)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    997124122193
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated, causing movement (marginal pass)
    • NoteNearside number plate light has lense missing
    • NoteSlight accident damage to rear bumper

  21. Pass100,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    867242831186
    • NoteRear brake discs in very poor condition.

  22. Fail100,788 miles (+20,082)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    887552731118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake discs in very poor condition.

  23. Pass80,706 miles (+23,868)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,706 miles
    Test number
    200176340412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,838 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    390588849138
    • NoteNearside front sidelight /indicator lamp broken
    • NoteOil leak from power steering pipes
    • NoteOil leak from sump
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail56,837 miles1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    764178349122
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak from thermostat
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside front sidelight /indicator lamp broken
    • NoteOil leak from power steering pipes
    • NoteOil leak from sump
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR55 FWA

Does LR55 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FWA expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FWA?
The MOT on LR55 FWA expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FWA done?
LR55 FWA was recorded at 177,833 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 7,426 miles a year.
Has LR55 FWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FWA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 FWA 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 FWA find?
LR55 FWA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 19 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 17 more.

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