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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VYFMOT history

LR55 VYF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

LR55 VYF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
108,350 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VYF was last recorded at 108,350 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,350 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,350 miles
  • 2024 – 98,210 miles
  • 2023 – 88,538 miles
  • 2022 – 78,567 miles
  • 2021 – 65,369 miles
  • 2020 – 61,124 miles
  • 2019 – 58,524 miles
  • 2018 – 56,426 miles
  • 2017 – 54,697 miles
  • 2016 – 52,769 miles
  • 2014 – 50,273 miles
  • 2013 – 48,656 miles
  • 2012 – 46,682 miles
  • 2011 – 42,171 miles
  • 2010 – 37,848 miles
  • 2009 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    211501690803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,350 miles (+10,140)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    710611015589
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,210 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    792318111801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,538 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    516661441958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail88,538 miles (+9,971)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    168387659924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    453044908939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,567 miles (+13,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    927653543631
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    472983452291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail65,369 miles (+4,245)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    135069093141
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass61,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    463399206259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail61,124 miles (+2,600)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    920213047617
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,524 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    996363358873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,426 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    708922668327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    579248019335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,697 miles (+1,928)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    184407240372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steel belt visible and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass52,769 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    622322120404
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer generally corroded

  17. Fail52,769 miles (+2,496)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    755874860639
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer generally corroded

  18. Pass50,273 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    837148104330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    518971013337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail48,656 miles (+1,974)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    537341313361
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,682 miles (+4,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    465432072265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Fail42,171 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    879913571264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass42,171 miles (+4,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    999003371270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass37,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    501761980205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,848 miles (+15,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    451660480297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,354 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    384460129117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,351 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    510458119189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 VYF

Does LR55 VYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VYF expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VYF?
The MOT on LR55 VYF expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VYF done?
LR55 VYF was recorded at 108,350 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has LR55 VYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VYF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VYF 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 VYF find?
LR55 VYF passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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