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BJ05 XAU
MOTValid
MOT due11 Dec 2026
First reg30 Apr 2005
Mileage152,261 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 March 2026.

PASSED · 12 Dec 2025
Test date12 Dec 2025
Expiry11 Dec 2026
Test number628346356807
Mileage152,261 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Nov 2025
Test date21 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number910056234121
Mileage152,218 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre not fitted to sidewall instructions
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre not fitted to sidewall instructions
MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2024
Test date30 Nov 2024
Expiry29 Nov 2025
Test number322256721033
Mileage151,078 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2024
Test date30 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number555199723482
Mileage151,064 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2024
Test date6 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number471130778215
Mileage150,924 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre not fitted to sidewall instructions
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre not fitted to sidewall instructions
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry16 Nov 2024
Test number847834884565
Mileage149,703 mi
MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2022
Test date8 Nov 2022
Expiry12 Nov 2023
Test number695364798160
Mileage143,640 mi
AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Nov 2022
Test date8 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number582719257921
Mileage143,640 mi
AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 Nov 2021
Test date13 Nov 2021
Expiry12 Nov 2022
Test number682441783313
Mileage139,179 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2020
Test date31 Oct 2020
Expiry7 Nov 2021
Test number531003015880
Mileage135,430 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2019
Test date27 Apr 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number471229108309
Mileage128,169 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Apr 2018
Test date21 Apr 2018
Expiry7 May 2019
Test number334826934510
Mileage122,305 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2017
Test date26 Apr 2017
Expiry7 May 2018
Test number532643791473
Mileage116,915 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 May 2016
Test date6 May 2016
Expiry7 May 2017
Test number474774131419
Mileage110,853 mi
FAILED · 30 Apr 2016
Test date30 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number623764901372
Mileage110,719 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry7 May 2016
Test number556508625154
Mileage103,892 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2015
Test date24 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number608604815149
Mileage103,686 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry30 Apr 2015
Test number455630224184
Mileage96,220 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredEML displayed.
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry30 Apr 2014
Test number439500323195
Mileage86,519 mi
User Enteredclutch worn
FAILED · 24 Apr 2013
Test date24 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number788844813157
Mileage86,519 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failrear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredclutch worn
PASSED · 21 Apr 2012
Test date21 Apr 2012
Expiry30 Apr 2013
Test number816222412165
Mileage77,369 mi
User EnteredClutch worn
PASSED · 16 Apr 2011
Test date16 Apr 2011
Expiry30 Apr 2012
Test number166986701185
Mileage69,971 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2010
Test date10 Apr 2010
Expiry30 Apr 2011
Test number962610700188
Mileage61,968 mi
PASSED · 17 Apr 2009
Test date17 Apr 2009
Expiry30 Apr 2010
Test number810607109143
Mileage51,132 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2008
Test date8 Apr 2008
Expiry30 Apr 2009
Test number102649498089
Mileage38,948 mi