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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 AXRMOT history

LX55 AXR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LX55 AXR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,002 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 AXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 AXR was last recorded at 83,002 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,755 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
4,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,002 miles
  • 2023 – 82,755 miles
  • 2022 – 82,723 miles
  • 2021 – 81,637 miles
  • 2019 – 77,427 miles
  • 2018 – 73,459 miles
  • 2017 – 63,292 miles
  • 2016 – 60,882 miles
  • 2015 – 54,575 miles
  • 2014 – 49,034 miles
  • 2013 – 40,464 miles
  • 2011 – 30,831 miles
  • 2010 – 21,928 miles
  • 2009 – 15,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,002 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,002 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    797257488980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,755 miles (+32)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    723601350742
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    845748561534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,723 miles (+1,086)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    425504580137
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,637 miles (+4,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    332384487237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    615545212979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,427 miles (+3,968)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    688412612480
    • 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))

  8. Pass73,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    178068260066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,459 miles (+10,167)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    289781962710
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass63,292 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    127383332813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,172 miles (+2,290)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    501786343791
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass60,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    330433408851
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail60,882 miles (+6,307)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    375890447603
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass54,575 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    486303315137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped

  15. Fail54,575 miles (+5,541)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    777923815171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs lipped

  16. Pass49,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    406267544130
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail49,034 miles (+8,570)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    686427344181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,464 miles (+9,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    997040063013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass30,831 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    227450841339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail30,759 miles (+8,831)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    618676131371
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteT.C. warning light stay's on.
    • NoteTyre Run Flate warning light stay's on.

  21. Fail21,928 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    241924940461
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass21,928 miles (+6,792)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    444764140172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass15,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    330973559116
    • NoteRear wiper blade split.

  24. Fail15,136 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    724103459153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split.

Questions about LX55 AXR

Does LX55 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 AXR is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 AXR?
The MOT on LX55 AXR is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 AXR done?
LX55 AXR was recorded at 83,002 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,130 miles a year.
Has LX55 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 AXR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 AXR 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 LX55 AXR find?
LX55 AXR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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