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BJ59 TKK
MOTExpired
MOT due18 May 2026
First reg10 Nov 2009
Mileage92,725 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 December 2025.

PASSED · 19 May 2025
Test date19 May 2025
Expiry18 May 2026
Test number497292349467
Mileage92,725 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
AdvisoryRear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing thin
PASSED · 3 May 2024
Test date3 May 2024
Expiry16 May 2025
Test number259393532708
Mileage89,285 mi
AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 17 May 2023
Test date17 May 2023
Expiry16 May 2024
Test number437867408063
Mileage86,708 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2023
Test date10 May 2023
Expiry
Test number979890151964
Mileage86,708 mi
MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
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))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 May 2023
Test date5 May 2023
Expiry
Test number304373627371
Mileage86,707 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 May 2022
Test date13 May 2022
Expiry12 May 2023
Test number208132633943
Mileage82,279 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 May 2022
Test date4 May 2022
Expiry
Test number694738835919
Mileage82,279 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry10 Feb 2022
Test number730862650429
Mileage72,025 mi
PASSED · 29 Jan 2020
Test date29 Jan 2020
Expiry30 Jan 2021
Test number326758626249
Mileage71,725 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 28 Jan 2020
Test date28 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number181682212511
Mileage71,725 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2019
Test date24 Jan 2019
Expiry30 Jan 2020
Test number897863588927
Mileage68,428 mi
FAILED · 21 Jan 2019
Test date21 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number835466868587
Mileage68,428 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorParking brake lever inoperative reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2018
Test date31 Jan 2018
Expiry30 Jan 2019
Test number710050938373
Mileage63,363 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2018
Test date29 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number130840439185
Mileage63,363 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry28 Jan 2018
Test number395142484347
Mileage58,032 mi
PASSED · 27 Jan 2016
Test date27 Jan 2016
Expiry28 Jan 2017
Test number645730208443
Mileage53,392 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2016
Test date27 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number720461790769
Mileage53,392 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2015
Test date29 Jan 2015
Expiry28 Jan 2016
Test number697719925056
Mileage47,681 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 28 Jan 2015
Test date28 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number569698225004
Mileage47,675 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 11 Nov 2013
Test date11 Nov 2013
Expiry4 Dec 2014
Test number915805413394
Mileage40,780 mi
FAILED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number459772713384
Mileage40,768 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2012
Test date5 Dec 2012
Expiry4 Dec 2013
Test number837310042330
Mileage34,044 mi