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BJ55 EHN
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Apr 2026
First reg3 Oct 2005
Mileage172,650 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 December 2025.

PASSED · 15 Apr 2025
Test date15 Apr 2025
Expiry19 Apr 2026
Test number291394768618
Mileage172,650 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light unit tapped
FAILED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number937387739112
Mileage172,450 mi
DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light unit tapped
PASSED · 20 Apr 2024
Test date20 Apr 2024
Expiry19 Apr 2025
Test number313489438874
Mileage169,583 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear light tapped up
Advisoryunderside corroded
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Advisoryboth sides os and ns front wheel arch corroded
FAILED · 20 Apr 2024
Test date20 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number737244114427
Mileage169,583 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth sides os and ns sills corroded
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear light tapped up
Advisoryunderside corroded
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides os and ns outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisoryboth sides os and ns front wheel arch corroded
PASSED · 7 Apr 2023
Test date7 Apr 2023
Expiry7 Apr 2024
Test number186563070736
Mileage166,940 mi
MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill both sides offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2023
Test date7 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number764869488040
Mileage166,940 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill both sides offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Apr 2022
Test date2 Apr 2022
Expiry7 Apr 2023
Test number581244643425
Mileage164,218 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Apr 2021
Test date8 Apr 2021
Expiry7 Apr 2022
Test number953448066777
Mileage160,193 mi
Advisoryoil level low
FAILED · 7 Apr 2021
Test date7 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number566502947947
Mileage160,192 mi
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))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking bad on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking bad on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryoil level low
PASSED · 12 Mar 2020
Test date12 Mar 2020
Expiry25 Mar 2021
Test number200060175805
Mileage158,204 mi
Advisoryunderbody general surface corrosion
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryunderbody tray fitted
PASSED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry25 Mar 2020
Test number206953520213
Mileage151,722 mi
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number871304074206
Mileage151,721 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2018
Test date26 Mar 2018
Expiry25 Mar 2019
Test number634176642232
Mileage145,835 mi
Advisoryundertray fitted
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch bubble of corrosion
PASSED · 21 Feb 2017
Test date21 Feb 2017
Expiry11 Mar 2018
Test number626406455563
Mileage139,890 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry11 Mar 2017
Test number122669797386
Mileage134,777 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
PASSED · 12 Mar 2015
Test date12 Mar 2015
Expiry11 Mar 2016
Test number766901075087
Mileage129,635 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2015
Test date7 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number455866565006
Mileage129,635 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOff side rear tyre perished
PASSED · 29 Apr 2014
Test date29 Apr 2014
Expiry28 Apr 2015
Test number618859614154
Mileage119,810 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry21 Apr 2014
Test number367612413133
Mileage110,056 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number239082613420
Mileage110,056 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2012
Test date21 Feb 2012
Expiry20 Feb 2013
Test number216152852000
Mileage95,378 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2012
Test date18 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number155169342420
Mileage95,376 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2011
Test date20 Oct 2011
Expiry21 Oct 2012
Test number296033591264
Mileage90,614 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2010
Test date19 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number210602990276
Mileage72,875 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2010
Test date19 Oct 2010
Expiry21 Oct 2011
Test number280722690224
Mileage72,875 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry21 Oct 2010
Test number571032199263
Mileage57,129 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredOffside rear brake disc backing plate corroded to excess
PASSED · 22 Oct 2008
Test date22 Oct 2008
Expiry21 Oct 2009
Test number212036498256
Mileage39,342 mi