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ROADSTER COUPE BRABUS A · Silver

BL05 VLO
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Apr 2026
First reg30 Jun 2005
Mileage83,809 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2025.

PASSED · 11 Apr 2025
Test date11 Apr 2025
Expiry10 Apr 2026
Test number672843826590
Mileage83,809 mi
FAILED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number233540696183
Mileage83,809 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry8 Apr 2025
Test number428889888443
Mileage76,141 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
FAILED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number579281994196
Mileage76,141 mi
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp warning light staying on (4.5.3 (a))
PASSED · 10 Nov 2022
Test date10 Nov 2022
Expiry9 Nov 2023
Test number257475514776
Mileage73,401 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number365723624147
Mileage73,384 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
DangerousNearside Outer Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Outer Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2021
Test date9 Oct 2021
Expiry28 Oct 2022
Test number953214330718
Mileage69,216 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2020
Test date5 Oct 2020
Expiry28 Oct 2021
Test number263549907005
Mileage69,130 mi
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2019
Test date29 Apr 2019
Expiry28 Oct 2020
Test number238391682251
Mileage68,103 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Apr 2018
Test date28 Apr 2018
Expiry27 Apr 2019
Test number977247422143
Mileage66,271 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 Apr 2017
Test date26 Apr 2017
Expiry25 Apr 2018
Test number121293984553
Mileage63,005 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2016
Test date26 Oct 2016
Expiry25 Oct 2017
Test number115853751561
Mileage61,949 mi
Advisoryfront discs in poor condition and thin
Advisoryo/s rear springs corroded, front springs corroding
Advisoryo/s handbrake outer cable split and corroded and swelling under surface
Advisoryo/s front tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), plus worn, feathered on edges and perishing
Advisoryplay in front shocks ( n/s worse)
Advisoryplay and lift in front top mounts ( n/s worse)
Advisoryn/s rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre just over 3mm and wearing on inner edge.
Advisoryboth rear shock upper and lower bushes deteriorated
Advisoryo/s front suspension weaker then n/s when lifting bar under wheel
FAILED · 25 Oct 2016
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number534183809250
Mileage61,949 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE - HANDBRAKE HAS FREE PLAY AND LOW RESERVE TRAVEL
Advisorywipers smear screen
Advisoryn/s number plate lamp loose
Advisoryrear indicators faded ( n/s worse)
Advisoryo/s front side light dim
Advisoryplay in o/s front drop link
Advisoryfront discs in poor condition and thin
Advisoryo/s rear springs corroded, front springs corroding
Advisoryo/s handbrake outer cable split and corroded and swelling under surface
Advisoryo/s front tyre on 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), plus worn, feathered on edges and perishing
Advisoryplay in front shocks ( n/s worse)
Advisoryplay and lift in front top mounts ( n/s worse)
Advisoryn/s rear tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge, o/s rear tyre just over 3mm and wearing on inner edge.
Advisoryboth rear shock upper and lower bushes deteriorated
Advisoryimbalance and pulse in rear brakes
Advisoryo/s front suspension weaker then n/s when lifting bar under wheel
PASSED · 26 Oct 2015
Test date26 Oct 2015
Expiry25 Oct 2016
Test number474329874606
Mileage58,763 mi
Advisoryfuel filler cap seal perished
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2015
Test date22 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number390526252576
Mileage58,763 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisoryfuel filler cap seal perished
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry16 Oct 2015
Test number105000794277
Mileage55,752 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number628350294298
Mileage55,752 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FailOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 4 Oct 2013
Test date4 Oct 2013
Expiry3 Oct 2014
Test number578067473218
Mileage52,249 mi
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)
User Enteredoffside front inner alloy rim bent
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
FAILED · 4 Oct 2013
Test date4 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number547767973270
Mileage52,249 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
User Enteredoffside front inner alloy rim bent
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 4 Oct 2012
Test date4 Oct 2012
Expiry3 Oct 2013
Test number737658972226
Mileage50,259 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Nov 2011
Test date22 Nov 2011
Expiry21 Nov 2012
Test number725116621377
Mileage34,155 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2010
Test date19 Nov 2010
Expiry18 Nov 2011
Test number381373520329
Mileage29,354 mi
PASSED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry17 Nov 2010
Test number400151109395
Mileage22,274 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2008
Test date18 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number920113628325
Mileage16,252 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2008
Test date18 Nov 2008
Expiry17 Nov 2009
Test number422853128328
Mileage16,252 mi