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BV53 TUA
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Jan 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage98,354 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 November 2025.

PASSED · 7 Jan 2025
Test date7 Jan 2025
Expiry12 Jan 2026
Test number708013123579
Mileage98,354 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Jan 2025
Test date7 Jan 2025
Expiry—
Test number175389152254
Mileage98,354 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Jan 2024
Test date9 Jan 2024
Expiry12 Jan 2025
Test number736021285493
Mileage94,091 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Jan 2024
Test date9 Jan 2024
Expiry—
Test number731039617854
Mileage94,091 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
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))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jan 2023
Test date11 Jan 2023
Expiry12 Jan 2024
Test number601067345550
Mileage89,654 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry12 Jan 2023
Test number249886740653
Mileage84,271 mi
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box bracket broken exhaust system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
PASSED · 29 Dec 2020
Test date29 Dec 2020
Expiry12 Jan 2022
Test number842646314604
Mileage78,496 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Jun 2019
Test date28 Jun 2019
Expiry12 Jan 2021
Test number546317427287
Mileage69,867 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2018
Test date27 Jun 2018
Expiry12 Jul 2019
Test number920758191932
Mileage63,762 mi
PASSED · 13 Jul 2017
Test date13 Jul 2017
Expiry12 Jul 2018
Test number845242625150
Mileage57,449 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 19 Dec 2016
Test date19 Dec 2016
Expiry1 Jan 2018
Test number262448678803
Mileage54,384 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2015
Test date21 Dec 2015
Expiry1 Jan 2017
Test number390934486200
Mileage48,684 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 21 Dec 2015
Test date21 Dec 2015
Expiry—
Test number383695767958
Mileage48,684 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2014
Test date22 Dec 2014
Expiry1 Jan 2016
Test number816726954370
Mileage40,825 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 22 Dec 2014
Test date22 Dec 2014
Expiry—
Test number637796554321
Mileage40,825 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 2 Jan 2014
Test date2 Jan 2014
Expiry1 Jan 2015
Test number305212804018
Mileage33,718 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
PASSED · 19 Dec 2012
Test date19 Dec 2012
Expiry18 Dec 2013
Test number936024752347
Mileage28,645 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2011
Test date19 Dec 2011
Expiry18 Dec 2012
Test number809453851320
Mileage28,378 mi
PASSED · 18 Dec 2010
Test date18 Dec 2010
Expiry17 Dec 2011
Test number573512650381
Mileage27,759 mi
FAILED · 17 Dec 2010
Test date17 Dec 2010
Expiry—
Test number660311650316
Mileage27,759 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 30 Nov 2009
Test date30 Nov 2009
Expiry11 Dec 2010
Test number454824239380
Mileage26,619 mi
User Enteredo/s dipped beam pattern poor
User Enteredrear registration plate deteriorated
PASSED · 3 Dec 2008
Test date3 Dec 2008
Expiry11 Dec 2009
Test number831458738333
Mileage25,128 mi
User Enteredstone damage screen
User Enteredrear registration plate deteriorated
PASSED · 12 Dec 2007
Test date12 Dec 2007
Expiry11 Dec 2008
Test number592486147370
Mileage22,807 mi
PASSED · 12 Dec 2006
Test date12 Dec 2006
Expiry11 Dec 2007
Test number261476546344
Mileage20,038 mi
User EnteredNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT JUST ACCEPTABLE
User EnteredOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE
User EnteredNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS A CUT
User EnteredSTONE CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS SWEPT AREA