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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 GXWMOT history

LR55 GXW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

LR55 GXW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
124,124 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 GXW was last recorded at 124,124 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 2,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,940 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,184 miles
Average per year
6,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,124 miles
  • 2021 – 121,940 miles
  • 2020 – 114,301 miles
  • 2019 – 103,270 miles
  • 2018 – 96,072 miles
  • 2017 – 85,782 miles
  • 2016 – 77,691 miles
  • 2015 – 72,464 miles
  • 2014 – 68,210 miles
  • 2013 – 63,202 miles
  • 2012 – 60,298 miles
  • 2010 – 48,132 miles
  • 2009 – 37,207 miles
  • 2008 – 24,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,124 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front FOG LAMP LENS MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated although pads not worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorating / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail124,124 miles (+2,184)1 dangerous9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    170204407458
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    839785001832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP LENS MISSING

  3. Fail121,940 miles (+7,639)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    735820196449
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP LENS MISSING

  4. Pass114,301 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    961333760572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,280 miles (+11,010)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    674092410506
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  6. Pass103,270 miles (+7,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    519590444382
    • AdvisoryRear road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  7. Pass96,072 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    110359780154
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated although pads not worn
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating / perished

  8. Fail96,050 miles (+10,268)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    623306293433
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated although pads not worn
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating / perished

  9. Pass85,782 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,782 miles
    Test number
    173333770820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,781 miles (+8,090)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    450276703822
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    841878424491
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  12. Fail77,691 miles (+5,227)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    731812495897
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  13. Pass72,464 miles (+4,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    646345475112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass68,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    767562484157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail68,205 miles (+5,003)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    657102384154
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    989553063194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,192 miles (+2,894)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    869573863135
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,298 miles (+12,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    849928452135
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to limit

  19. Pass48,132 miles (+10,925)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    130529110349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,207 miles (+4,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    990896919389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,289 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    430560579092
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  22. Fail32,289 miles (+7,434)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    932379669017
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  23. Pass24,855 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,855 miles
    Test number
    190190358183
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR55 GXW

Does LR55 GXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 GXW expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GXW?
The MOT on LR55 GXW expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 GXW done?
LR55 GXW was recorded at 124,124 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
Has LR55 GXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GXW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 GXW 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 GXW find?
LR55 GXW failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 9 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; horn not working, and 16 more.

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