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9-3 · Blue

BX53 RJV
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Apr 2026
First reg19 Jan 2004
Mileage74,485 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 January 2026.

PASSED · 15 Apr 2025
Test date15 Apr 2025
Expiry14 Apr 2026
Test number792276030206
Mileage74,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 12 Apr 2025
Test date12 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number585770951285
Mileage74,465 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 27 May 2023
Test date27 May 2023
Expiry26 May 2024
Test number371039924833
Mileage72,852 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 May 2022
Test date19 May 2022
Expiry24 May 2023
Test number977927418356
Mileage62,347 mi
FAILED · 19 May 2022
Test date19 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number555838566946
Mileage62,343 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 25 May 2021
Test date25 May 2021
Expiry24 May 2022
Test number105412705304
Mileage60,447 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2020
Test date10 Mar 2020
Expiry11 Mar 2021
Test number841328329415
Mileage60,103 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Part delaminated (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2020
Test date9 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number427330773891
Mileage60,103 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Part delaminated (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2019
Test date1 Mar 2019
Expiry11 Mar 2020
Test number195672296542
Mileage57,376 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Midway in hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Midway in hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry11 Mar 2019
Test number377925432491
Mileage56,144 mi
AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAILED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry—
Test number385640134406
Mileage56,144 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2017
Test date25 Feb 2017
Expiry11 Mar 2018
Test number444621292848
Mileage53,719 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2016
Test date12 Mar 2016
Expiry11 Mar 2017
Test number556872535435
Mileage50,385 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Window non functioning
PASSED · 9 Mar 2015
Test date9 Mar 2015
Expiry8 Mar 2016
Test number528428265011
Mileage46,358 mi
User Enteredo/s/f brake binding slightly, not showing on RBT
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2014
Test date22 Feb 2014
Expiry21 Feb 2015
Test number457923754068
Mileage43,784 mi
PASSED · 14 Feb 2013
Test date14 Feb 2013
Expiry21 Feb 2014
Test number515715843085
Mileage40,023 mi
FAILED · 14 Feb 2013
Test date14 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number146425243414
Mileage40,013 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2012
Test date22 Feb 2012
Expiry21 Feb 2013
Test number975923452022
Mileage37,489 mi
FAILED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry—
Test number709021341067
Mileage34,192 mi
PrsFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2011
Test date10 Feb 2011
Expiry9 Feb 2012
Test number247631141063
Mileage34,192 mi
PASSED · 9 Feb 2010
Test date9 Feb 2010
Expiry8 Feb 2011
Test number333260540060
Mileage32,334 mi
FAILED · 5 Feb 2009
Test date5 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number583716539058
Mileage29,794 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
PASSED · 5 Feb 2009
Test date5 Feb 2009
Expiry4 Feb 2010
Test number194856539464
Mileage29,794 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2008
Test date21 Jan 2008
Expiry20 Jan 2009
Test number580391928050
Mileage27,280 mi
PASSED · 3 Jan 2007
Test date3 Jan 2007
Expiry19 Jan 2008
Test number912233407067
Mileage24,229 mi