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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 GXAMOT history

LR55 GXA is a purple petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

LR55 GXA purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
118,962 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GXA was last recorded at 118,962 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,938 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,962 miles
  • 2022 – 114,008 miles
  • 2021 – 109,101 miles
  • 2020 – 106,619 miles
  • 2019 – 101,572 miles
  • 2018 – 98,253 miles
  • 2017 – 94,364 miles
  • 2016 – 90,784 miles
  • 2015 – 83,790 miles
  • 2014 – 76,167 miles
  • 2013 – 70,300 miles
  • 2012 – 64,094 miles
  • 2011 – 55,372 miles
  • 2010 – 45,846 miles
  • 2009 – 36,743 miles
  • 2008 – 29,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,962 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,962 miles (+24)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,962 miles
    Test number
    366071118245
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail118,938 miles (+4,930)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,938 miles
    Test number
    750480288653
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  3. Pass114,008 miles (+4,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,008 miles
    Test number
    452187417775
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension components

  4. Pass109,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    565667530236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail109,101 miles (+2,482)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    636531166081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,619 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,619 miles
    Test number
    134004032096
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,615 miles (+5,043)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    224163286440
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    560711440631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,572 miles (+3,319)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    392442860686
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass98,253 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,253 miles
    Test number
    369237705022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,251 miles (+188)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    533373838397
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle both rears binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,063 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    563626364418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail98,041 miles (+176)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    321305560580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail97,865 miles (+3,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    681550589708
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass94,364 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    898819613603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass90,784 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    295642055967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,783 miles (+6,993)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    413048942568
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,790 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    969427030664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,167 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    265225764249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    425378083271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,300 miles (+6,206)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    539197683294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass64,094 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,094 miles
    Test number
    697083082245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,372 miles (+9,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    345109761235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,846 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    884310950239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass36,743 miles (+7,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    943198659226
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass29,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    162010668260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,028 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    670540368227
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR55 GXA

Does LR55 GXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GXA expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GXA?
The MOT on LR55 GXA expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GXA done?
LR55 GXA was recorded at 118,962 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has LR55 GXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GXA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 GXA 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 GXA find?
LR55 GXA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 9 more.

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