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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 YXUMOT history

LX55 YXU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LX55 YXU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,389 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YXU
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 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YXU was last recorded at 103,389 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,537 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,852 miles
Average per year
4,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,389 miles
  • 2025 – 100,537 miles
  • 2024 – 98,418 miles
  • 2023 – 94,522 miles
  • 2021 – 87,359 miles
  • 2020 – 78,567 miles
  • 2019 – 66,980 miles
  • 2018 – 58,900 miles
  • 2017 – 50,775 miles
  • 2016 – 49,973 miles
  • 2015 – 47,583 miles
  • 2014 – 43,798 miles
  • 2013 – 41,113 miles
  • 2012 – 37,994 miles
  • 2011 – 34,217 miles
  • 2010 – 31,172 miles
  • 2009 – 22,152 miles
  • 2008 – 16,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,389 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread less than 1.6 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant loss //engine overheated possible coolant fan not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,389 miles (+2,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    819421008403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,537 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,537 miles
    Test number
    206011210872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread less than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss //engine overheated possible coolant fan not working

  3. Fail100,513 miles (+2,095)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    649756595923
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread less than 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss //engine overheated possible coolant fan not working

  4. Pass98,418 miles (+3,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    900015026405
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive of engine and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,522 miles
    Test number
    391445824266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,522 miles (+7,163)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,522 miles
    Test number
    344075172984
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    313242657061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,359 miles (+8,792)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    832227133324
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass78,567 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    398184128844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,630 miles (+6,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    518217757050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  11. Pass66,980 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    730413593726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,973 miles (+8,073)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    543776743826
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass58,900 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    920348876078
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has several cuts on inner wall but not tom cords
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Fail58,900 miles (+8,125)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    227211259599
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall - tyre was flat (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  15. Pass50,775 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,775 miles
    Test number
    869717113300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    969369035747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,973 miles (+2,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    693514587004
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass47,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    875032401653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,583 miles (+3,785)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    417626212445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass43,798 miles (+2,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    248681754258
    • NoteSlight leak on power steering pipe above rack

  21. Pass41,113 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    565350963215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,994 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    519245152219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,217 miles
    Test number
    767036251229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail34,217 miles (+3,019)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,217 miles
    Test number
    787206451266
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass31,198 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    785790611042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,172 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    831591340387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,140 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,140 miles
    Test number
    174638250262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,152 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,152 miles
    Test number
    960463129206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,415 miles
    Test number
    452405828273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 YXU

Does LX55 YXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YXU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YXU?
The MOT on LX55 YXU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YXU done?
LX55 YXU was recorded at 103,389 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
Has LX55 YXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YXU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 YXU 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 YXU find?
LX55 YXU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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