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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 KXJMOT history

LR55 KXJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

LR55 KXJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,618 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 KXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 KXJ was last recorded at 129,618 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,605 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,618 miles
  • 2023 – 126,605 miles
  • 2022 – 121,219 miles
  • 2021 – 112,454 miles
  • 2020 – 107,370 miles
  • 2019 – 104,730 miles
  • 2018 – 97,226 miles
  • 2017 – 86,822 miles
  • 2016 – 71,888 miles
  • 2015 – 47,124 miles
  • 2014 – 36,695 miles
  • 2013 – 31,216 miles
  • 2012 – 29,314 miles
  • 2011 – 27,434 miles
  • 2010 – 24,389 miles
  • 2009 – 17,588 miles
  • 2008 – 15,242 miles
  • 2007 – 11,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,618 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,618 miles (+3,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,618 miles
    Test number
    135498712086
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass126,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    457284932233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,605 miles (+5,386)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    610457761625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass121,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    456834655444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,217 miles (+8,763)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,217 miles
    Test number
    454995313074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass112,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    196280798200
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
  7. Fail112,454 miles (+5,084)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,454 miles
    Test number
    237445221495
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level is low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
  8. Pass107,370 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    244958657004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    773425635552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,730 miles (+7,504)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    827261872403
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass97,226 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,226 miles
    Test number
    557481568209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,222 miles (+10,400)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,222 miles
    Test number
    859962278084
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass86,822 miles (+14,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,822 miles
    Test number
    303635024716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass71,888 miles (+24,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    181164918562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,124 miles (+10,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    445579885089
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRubber exhaust mount detiorated but still supporting system
  16. Pass36,695 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    779502494034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,216 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,216 miles
    Test number
    866665913198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,314 miles (+1,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,314 miles
    Test number
    207288212404
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
  19. Fail27,434 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    715325801174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass27,434 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    718175801178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,389 miles (+6,801)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,389 miles
    Test number
    211978710439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL LOW
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
    • NotePlastic inner sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
    • NoteUnable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
  22. Pass17,588 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,588 miles
    Test number
    820858819180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    444418798243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,242 miles (+4,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    460498398267
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass11,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,106 miles
    Test number
    723283807345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 KXJ

Does LR55 KXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 KXJ expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 KXJ?
The MOT on LR55 KXJ expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 KXJ done?
LR55 KXJ was recorded at 129,618 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has LR55 KXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 KXJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 KXJ 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 KXJ find?
LR55 KXJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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