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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 BYFMOT history

LS55 BYF is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

LS55 BYF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
128,029 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BYF was last recorded at 128,029 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2016: 96,182 miles, lower than 96,797 miles on 26 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,980 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
6,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,029 miles
  • 2023 – 125,020 miles
  • 2022 – 122,126 miles
  • 2021 – 118,335 miles
  • 2020 – 117,855 miles
  • 2019 – 108,878 miles
  • 2018 – 103,818 miles
  • 2017 – 100,603 miles
  • 2016 – 96,182 miles
  • 2014 – 91,380 miles
  • 2013 – 80,597 miles
  • 2012 – 66,940 miles
  • 2011 – 58,866 miles
  • 2010 – 54,065 miles
  • 2009 – 48,123 miles
  • 2008 – 32,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,029 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,029 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,029 miles
    Test number
    237400003542
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,980 miles (+2,960)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,980 miles
    Test number
    716798953272
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,020 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    127109320353
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail125,020 miles (+2,894)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    828261524785
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass122,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,126 miles
    Test number
    991251966280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear of floor to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail122,126 miles (+3,791)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,126 miles
    Test number
    961369212388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear of floor to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass118,335 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    422590058636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass117,855 miles (+8,977)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,855 miles
    Test number
    183705436940
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass108,878 miles (+5,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,878 miles
    Test number
    517232980467
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass103,818 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    658508200527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Fail103,814 miles (+3,211)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    454644907928
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Pass100,603 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    539899736812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,182 miles (-615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    398219902768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail96,797 miles (+5,417)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,797 miles
    Test number
    521066856609
    • FailureLower Power steering component(s) leaking above subframe (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass91,380 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    268024324344
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  16. Fail91,380 miles (+10,783)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    369164224328
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  17. Pass80,597 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    146750533336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 3mm
  18. Fail80,597 miles (+13,657)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    935000833364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 3mm
  19. Pass66,940 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    869390642395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,921 miles (+8,055)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    347409432381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass58,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    446243141487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Fail58,866 miles (+4,801)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    885043441302
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass54,065 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    463283740331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
  24. Pass48,123 miles (+15,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,123 miles
    Test number
    404762049361
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass32,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,301 miles
    Test number
    404558938411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BYF

Does LS55 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BYF expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BYF?
The MOT on LS55 BYF expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BYF done?
LS55 BYF was recorded at 128,029 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
Has LS55 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BYF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 BYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 BYF find?
LS55 BYF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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