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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 TSOMOT history

LS55 TSO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

LS55 TSO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
113,442 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TSO was last recorded at 113,442 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 5,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,595 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,847 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,442 miles
  • 2022 – 107,595 miles
  • 2021 – 96,294 miles
  • 2020 – 94,238 miles
  • 2018 – 87,549 miles
  • 2017 – 80,728 miles
  • 2016 – 73,504 miles
  • 2015 – 67,207 miles
  • 2014 – 49,793 miles
  • 2013 – 43,489 miles
  • 2012 – 34,366 miles
  • 2011 – 26,588 miles
  • 2010 – 21,408 miles
  • 2009 – 13,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,442 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,442 miles (+5,847)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,442 miles
    Test number
    640476257478
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,595 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    289141938700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail107,583 miles (+55)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    453780338771
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail107,528 miles (+11,234)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    648953126909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBraking system leaking ABS area (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Close to edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,294 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    635463893982
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail96,287 miles (+2,049)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    915790899582
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,238 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    440293418214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    977392395639
    • 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))

  9. Fail87,549 miles (+6,821)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    240013973618
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass80,728 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    898721722600
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  11. Pass73,504 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    619510721604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,207 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    326321235177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,206 miles (+17,413)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    639486505121
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass49,793 miles (+6,304)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,793 miles
    Test number
    806098034068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded

  15. Pass43,489 miles (+9,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    859825643075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Pass34,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    757944532080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail34,366 miles (+7,778)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    809684832099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,588 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    375622341030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,408 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    132548940451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,342 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,342 miles
    Test number
    953701629082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,333 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,333 miles
    Test number
    822889019005
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS55 TSO

Does LS55 TSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TSO expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TSO?
The MOT on LS55 TSO expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TSO done?
LS55 TSO was recorded at 113,442 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has LS55 TSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TSO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 TSO 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 LS55 TSO find?
LS55 TSO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 4 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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