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ACU4 22L
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Apr 2023
First reg12 Dec 1972
Mileage51,835 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

53 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 January 2026.

PASSED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry8 Apr 2023
Test number219733841916
Mileage51,835 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion
PASSED · 9 Apr 2021
Test date9 Apr 2021
Expiry8 Apr 2022
Test number197420822919
Mileage51,795 mi
Advisoryunderside has slight corrosion
PASSED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry26 Aug 2021
Test number886397973918
Mileage51,779 mi
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number379313593528
Mileage51,779 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2019
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry26 Oct 2020
Test number661425119375
Mileage51,313 mi
PASSED · 19 Apr 2018
Test date19 Apr 2018
Expiry26 Apr 2019
Test number291317475153
Mileage50,625 mi
Advisorybrake pedal feels spongy
Advisoryminor exhaust leaks
FAILED · 16 Apr 2018
Test date16 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number686437960373
Mileage50,622 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailStop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)
FailSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f lowers (2.4.G.2)
Advisorybrake pedal feels spongy
Advisoryminor exhaust leaks
PASSED · 24 Apr 2017
Test date24 Apr 2017
Expiry26 Apr 2018
Test number888987305730
Mileage49,846 mi
Advisorybrake pedal travel not excessive
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Advisoryoffside headlamp has a slightly reduced pattern
Advisoryslight play in steering box arm
FAILED · 19 Apr 2017
Test date19 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number535660123009
Mileage49,825 mi
Advisorybrake pedal travel not excessive
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FailOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisoryoffside headlamp has a slightly reduced pattern
Advisoryslight play in steering box arm
PASSED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry26 Apr 2017
Test number461407318817
Mileage48,285 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number732868289511
Mileage48,285 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2015
Test date27 Apr 2015
Expiry26 Apr 2016
Test number837887915165
Mileage47,427 mi
User Enteredengine charge light on constantly
FAILED · 27 Apr 2015
Test date27 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number635507715186
Mileage47,426 mi
FailHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
User Enteredengine charge light on constantly
FAILED · 16 Aug 2010
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number573068220238
Mileage47,387 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 13 Feb 2009
Test date13 Feb 2009
Expiry12 Feb 2010
Test number483934149083
Mileage47,368 mi
User Enteredsurface corrosion to most of the floor
FAILED · 11 Feb 2009
Test date11 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number823032349011
Mileage47,366 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredsurface corrosion to most of the floor
PASSED · 29 Jan 2008
Test date29 Jan 2008
Expiry28 Jan 2009
Test number780459228032
Mileage47,243 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 15 Jan 2008
Test date15 Jan 2008
Expiry
Test number643785418091
Mileage47,237 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredoffside stepping board insecure
PASSED · 17 Jan 2007
Test date17 Jan 2007
Expiry16 Jan 2008
Test number750317217041
Mileage44,863 mi
FAILED · 15 Jan 2007
Test date15 Jan 2007
Expiry
Test number960805417013
Mileage44,863 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2005
Test date25 Nov 2005
Expiry24 Nov 2006
Test number614219725351
Mileage40,297 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2004
Test date19 Nov 2004
Expiry18 Nov 2005
Test number243425005304
Mileage35,003 mi