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BU51 DYL
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Feb 2026
First reg8 Jun 2006
Mileage104,300 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2025
Test date25 Feb 2025
Expiry24 Feb 2026
Test number374339838361
Mileage104,300 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 9 Feb 2024
Test date9 Feb 2024
Expiry15 Feb 2025
Test number314297458483
Mileage100,571 mi
PASSED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry15 Feb 2024
Test number633253879624
Mileage98,780 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2023
Test date6 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number725016702800
Mileage98,780 mi
MajorExhaust silencer insecure Front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 Feb 2023
Test date1 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number998390103055
Mileage98,701 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2022
Test date12 Feb 2022
Expiry15 Feb 2023
Test number404694993895
Mileage92,021 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken/ exhaust system loose but secure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion underneath
Advisorycovers fitted obstructing view
FAILED · 11 Feb 2022
Test date11 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number566160164984
Mileage92,021 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken/ exhaust system loose but secure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion underneath
Advisorycovers fitted obstructing view
DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2021
Test date13 Feb 2021
Expiry15 Feb 2022
Test number872560235716
Mileage85,165 mi
Advisorycovers fitted to underside
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2020
Test date14 Feb 2020
Expiry15 Feb 2021
Test number102929638398
Mileage79,014 mi
Advisorycovers fitted to underside
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2020
Test date14 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number344926698650
Mileage79,014 mi
Advisorycovers fitted to underside
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2019
Test date16 Feb 2019
Expiry15 Feb 2020
Test number177045261135
Mileage74,735 mi
Advisorycovers fitted to underside
FAILED · 8 Sep 2018
Test date8 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number606553943294
Mileage74,730 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Brake hose excessively chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorycovers fitted to underside
PASSED · 3 Apr 2017
Test date3 Apr 2017
Expiry2 Apr 2018
Test number596449446861
Mileage64,851 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2016
Test date28 Apr 2016
Expiry3 May 2017
Test number276097714474
Mileage60,334 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking due to age (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking to due age (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2015
Test date20 Apr 2015
Expiry3 May 2016
Test number245300215169
Mileage54,266 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2014
Test date25 Apr 2014
Expiry3 May 2015
Test number275105514101
Mileage49,067 mi
User Enteredrear washer inop
PASSED · 3 May 2013
Test date3 May 2013
Expiry3 May 2014
Test number596693823186
Mileage42,278 mi
User Enteredwipers smearing
PASSED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry3 May 2013
Test number755345622104
Mileage35,762 mi
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 14 May 2011
Test date14 May 2011
Expiry8 Jun 2012
Test number638714131138
Mileage29,250 mi
User EnteredOIl level on min
User EnteredOffside rear parking brake did not lock.
User EnteredFront reg plate delaminated
PASSED · 11 May 2010
Test date11 May 2010
Expiry8 Jun 2011
Test number890561530179
Mileage22,767 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry8 Jun 2010
Test number484016549153
Mileage18,971 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredBoth front tyres and offside rear tyres worn on shoulders. Cuts in front tyre tread patterns.