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AK05 HTG
MOTExpired
MOT due8 May 2026
First reg18 Apr 2005
Mileage148,987 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

21 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 March 2026.

PASSED · 9 May 2025
Test date9 May 2025
Expiry8 May 2026
Test number327556536606
Mileage148,987 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryfront suspension slightly corroded
FAILED · 7 May 2025
Test date7 May 2025
Expiry
Test number997830528306
Mileage148,983 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryfront suspension slightly corroded
PASSED · 23 Dec 2023
Test date23 Dec 2023
Expiry22 Dec 2024
Test number911675650187
Mileage147,151 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front & rear both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2023
Test date22 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number942963722031
Mileage147,151 mi
MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front & rear both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly broke (4.4.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2022
Test date10 Dec 2022
Expiry9 Dec 2023
Test number218836357809
Mileage143,148 mi
Advisoryunder rear suspension mountings, frame and components corroded
AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2021
Test date19 Nov 2021
Expiry8 Dec 2022
Test number480256426425
Mileage138,457 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside sills corroded
AdvisoryOffside sills corroded
PASSED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry8 Dec 2021
Test number484194269151
Mileage129,851 mi
Advisorysills starting to corrode
AdvisoryRear suspension subframe and components corroding
AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorating
FAILED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number134681846458
Mileage129,851 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorysills starting to corrode
AdvisoryRear suspension subframe and components corroding
AdvisoryRear suspension bushes deteriorating
PASSED · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry8 Dec 2020
Test number360719101358
Mileage125,474 mi
FAILED · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number448905732136
Mileage125,474 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry8 Dec 2019
Test number146858075033
Mileage120,988 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion - covered with tape
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated - minor blow
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number837429807536
Mileage120,987 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion - covered with tape
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated - minor blow
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2017
Test date23 Nov 2017
Expiry8 Dec 2018
Test number978446217802
Mileage117,978 mi
Advisorye.m.l light on
AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Nov 2017
Test date22 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number237419102223
Mileage117,978 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisorye.m.l light on
AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread outer shape 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Dec 2016
Test date9 Dec 2016
Expiry8 Dec 2017
Test number616100478164
Mileage116,668 mi
Advisoryfront number plate cracked
FAILED · 30 Nov 2016
Test date30 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number790795207293
Mileage116,630 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Advisoryfront number plate cracked
PASSED · 8 Dec 2015
Test date8 Dec 2015
Expiry7 Dec 2016
Test number292181247332
Mileage106,352 mi
Advisoryengine management warning light on
AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
FAILED · 8 Dec 2015
Test date8 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number576212809660
Mileage106,351 mi
Advisoryengine management warning light on
AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2014
Test date11 Dec 2014
Expiry8 Jan 2016
Test number208355744370
Mileage93,960 mi
PASSED · 12 Dec 2013
Test date12 Dec 2013
Expiry8 Jan 2015
Test number448766243369
Mileage82,918 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredeml on dash
PASSED · 14 Dec 2012
Test date14 Dec 2012
Expiry8 Jan 2014
Test number999199542399
Mileage70,546 mi
User Enteredsuspension system corroded
User Enteredrear brake ferrules corroded
User Enteredrear brake back plates corroded
PASSED · 9 Jan 2012
Test date9 Jan 2012
Expiry8 Jan 2013
Test number135609802042
Mileage66,795 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 31 Jan 2011
Test date31 Jan 2011
Expiry24 Feb 2012
Test number459361231048
Mileage58,818 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2010
Test date28 Jan 2010
Expiry24 Feb 2011
Test number100598220492
Mileage49,731 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Jan 2010
Test date28 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number242318120016
Mileage49,731 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2009
Test date13 Feb 2009
Expiry24 Feb 2010
Test number491714249094
Mileage40,023 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2008
Test date25 Feb 2008
Expiry24 Feb 2009
Test number192396158026
Mileage30,065 mi