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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VFFMOT history

LR55 VFF is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LR55 VFF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
143,982 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VFF was last recorded at 143,982 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 9,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,849 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,133 miles
Average per year
7,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,982 miles
  • 2022 – 134,849 miles
  • 2021 – 126,405 miles
  • 2020 – 120,385 miles
  • 2019 – 111,477 miles
  • 2018 – 103,537 miles
  • 2017 – 95,754 miles
  • 2016 – 91,913 miles
  • 2015 – 85,624 miles
  • 2013 – 80,039 miles
  • 2012 – 61,557 miles
  • 2011 – 56,338 miles
  • 2010 – 47,183 miles
  • 2009 – 32,907 miles
  • 2008 – 30,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front worn naked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,982 miles (+9,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,982 miles
    Test number
    693678455746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,849 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,849 miles
    Test number
    716303421111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,405 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    907319859379
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,385 miles (+8,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    255494656068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    203272541323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,477 miles (+38)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    777353176677
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper-blade is insecure

  7. Fail111,439 miles (+7,902)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    243900063803
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,537 miles (+7,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    664897363929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass95,754 miles (+3,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    651464049731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  10. Pass91,913 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    540145276640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn naked

  11. Fail91,903 miles (+6,279)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    554963720845
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn naked

  12. Pass85,624 miles (+5,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    509165705008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,039 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    237061243383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer outer shell heavily corroded
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor on

  14. Fail80,035 miles (+18,478)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    978991243345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer outer shell heavily corroded
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor on

  15. Pass61,557 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    527326142358
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer weak
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail61,557 miles (+5,219)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    188076842336
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light "on"
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer weak
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass56,338 miles (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    768066841383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,183 miles (+14,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    472439810239
    • 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)

  19. Pass32,907 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,907 miles
    Test number
    352270759022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,827 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    593086419050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    803032698230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VFF

Does LR55 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VFF expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VFF?
The MOT on LR55 VFF expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VFF done?
LR55 VFF was recorded at 143,982 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,877 miles a year.
Has LR55 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VFF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 VFF 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 VFF find?
LR55 VFF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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