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V40 · Green

BN53 EXD
MOTValid
MOT due5 Dec 2026
First reg12 Sep 2003
Mileage139,189 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Dec 2025
Test date2 Dec 2025
Expiry5 Dec 2026
Test number274268822311
Mileage139,189 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 2 Dec 2025
Test date2 Dec 2025
Expiry—
Test number357808652440
Mileage139,187 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2024
Test date2 Dec 2024
Expiry5 Dec 2025
Test number507683249877
Mileage136,361 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 2 Dec 2024
Test date2 Dec 2024
Expiry—
Test number192443391248
Mileage135,365 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 30 Nov 2023
Test date30 Nov 2023
Expiry5 Dec 2024
Test number605167705094
Mileage131,624 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2022
Test date23 Nov 2022
Expiry5 Dec 2023
Test number808699586098
Mileage124,099 mi
AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
Advisoryfilm of oil on rear of engine
Advisoryboth rear lower track control arm outer bushes are slightly deteriorated
AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded 5-10mm wide on faces- pads good, approx. 7mm thick
PASSED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry5 Dec 2022
Test number751771067348
Mileage119,305 mi
Advisoryboth front wipers smearing slightly
Advisoryside marker lights - o/s/r and n/s/f not working
Advisorysqueak from auxiliary drive belt area
Advisoryedge of auxiliary drive belt slightly frayed
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear brake discs show signs of having got hot - neither are binding at time of test
FAILED · 2 Dec 2021
Test date2 Dec 2021
Expiry—
Test number692009740759
Mileage119,304 mi
Advisoryboth front wipers smearing slightly
Advisoryside marker lights - o/s/r and n/s/f not working
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisorysqueak from auxiliary drive belt area
Advisoryedge of auxiliary drive belt slightly frayed
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryboth rear brake discs show signs of having got hot - neither are binding at time of test
PASSED · 26 Nov 2020
Test date26 Nov 2020
Expiry26 Nov 2021
Test number490120400411
Mileage116,288 mi
AdvisoryNearside forward side marker light not working
Advisoryslight engine oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly lipped, 5-10mm wide
FAILED · 24 Nov 2020
Test date24 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number209582306597
Mileage116,275 mi
AdvisoryNearside forward side marker light not working
Advisoryslight engine oil leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all others approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly lipped, 5-10mm wide
PASSED · 27 Nov 2019
Test date27 Nov 2019
Expiry26 Nov 2020
Test number604875743378
Mileage112,454 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 26 Nov 2019
Test date26 Nov 2019
Expiry—
Test number848777566967
Mileage112,445 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2018
Test date26 Oct 2018
Expiry24 Nov 2019
Test number152052289293
Mileage101,228 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut
PASSED · 16 Nov 2017
Test date16 Nov 2017
Expiry24 Nov 2018
Test number499677789204
Mileage93,686 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2017
Test date16 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number726800841770
Mileage93,686 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2016
Test date25 Nov 2016
Expiry24 Nov 2017
Test number598374257006
Mileage85,375 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryboth rear tyres inner edges badly misshapen and distorted
Advisorysill covers fitted and top engine cover fitted
AdvisoryOil leak lower engine area
FAILED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number963244097099
Mileage85,375 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault does not illuminate when ign turned on should have a 6 second delay (5.4.2)
FailNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Advisoryboth rear tyres inner edges badly misshapen and distorted
Advisorysill covers fitted and top engine cover fitted
AdvisoryOil leak lower engine area
PASSED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry4 Aug 2016
Test number347217915270
Mileage74,967 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges
User Enterednearside rear tyre has minor cut in tread
FAILED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry—
Test number327347115203
Mileage74,967 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges
User Enterednearside rear tyre has minor cut in tread
FAILED · 14 Aug 2014
Test date14 Aug 2014
Expiry—
Test number125316324261
Mileage71,139 mi
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
PASSED · 29 Aug 2013
Test date29 Aug 2013
Expiry12 Sep 2014
Test number637541943282
Mileage66,052 mi
FAILED · 28 Aug 2013
Test date28 Aug 2013
Expiry—
Test number539290943251
Mileage66,052 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 17 Aug 2012
Test date17 Aug 2012
Expiry12 Sep 2013
Test number137480732225
Mileage60,352 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 24 Aug 2011
Test date24 Aug 2011
Expiry12 Sep 2012
Test number916006931250
Mileage54,227 mi
User Enteredrear exhaust flange very rusty
User Enteredsurface rust at front suspension parts
User Enteredmust check rear seats locked in
FAILED · 24 Aug 2011
Test date24 Aug 2011
Expiry—
Test number337076631213
Mileage54,227 mi
PrsWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
User Enteredrear exhaust flange very rusty
User Enteredsurface rust at front suspension parts
User Enteredmust check rear seats locked in
PASSED · 28 Aug 2010
Test date28 Aug 2010
Expiry12 Sep 2011
Test number581330140203
Mileage47,125 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredcondition of rear number plate
User Enteredoffside rear position lamp 50% inop
User Enteredwear to nearside front tyre on outer edge
User Enteredwear to nearside rear tyre on outer edge also cracking
FAILED · 28 Aug 2010
Test date28 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number730550740229
Mileage47,117 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredcondition of rear number plate
User Enteredoffside rear position lamp 50% inop
User Enteredwear to nearside front tyre on outer edge
User Enteredwear to nearside rear tyre on outer edge also cracking
PASSED · 3 Sep 2009
Test date3 Sep 2009
Expiry12 Sep 2010
Test number402776849236
Mileage42,643 mi
User Enteredairbag light on
FAILED · 1 Sep 2009
Test date1 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number980424149294
Mileage42,625 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
User Enteredairbag light on
PASSED · 21 Aug 2008
Test date21 Aug 2008
Expiry12 Sep 2009
Test number590354938293
Mileage36,835 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2007
Test date30 Aug 2007
Expiry12 Sep 2008
Test number372652547434
Mileage30,888 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2006
Test date7 Sep 2006
Expiry12 Sep 2007
Test number424300356247
Mileage22,998 mi