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CH52 HUG
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Mar 2026
First reg23 Mar 2007
Mileage173,075 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 December 2025.

PASSED · 14 Mar 2025
Test date14 Mar 2025
Expiry15 Mar 2026
Test number510699849366
Mileage173,075 mi
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2025
Test date21 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number829112626292
Mileage173,054 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases along every join (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed lambda excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
PASSED · 15 Mar 2024
Test date15 Mar 2024
Expiry15 Mar 2025
Test number276473841239
Mileage163,049 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 14 Mar 2024
Test date14 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number240427713789
Mileage163,033 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Mar 2024
Test number212156818367
Mileage145,449 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Mar 2023
Test date3 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number983956175700
Mileage145,307 mi
MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry15 Mar 2023
Test number282787259659
Mileage127,524 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number958892195910
Mileage127,524 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PrsOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry24 Feb 2022
Test number328536104987
Mileage122,233 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2019
Test date26 Jul 2019
Expiry25 Jan 2021
Test number410196155659
Mileage114,065 mi
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 25 Jul 2019
Test date25 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number553620585229
Mileage114,065 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jun 2018
Test date12 Jun 2018
Expiry6 Jul 2019
Test number162628908587
Mileage102,034 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecurely clipped (1.6 (c))
FAILED · 12 Jun 2018
Test date12 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number186549407947
Mileage102,034 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecurely clipped (1.6 (c))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2017
Test date5 Jul 2017
Expiry6 Jul 2018
Test number351201308940
Mileage90,644 mi
FAILED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number461117160919
Mileage90,573 mi
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Jun 2016
Test date21 Jun 2016
Expiry6 Jul 2017
Test number100605317892
Mileage72,165 mi
FAILED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number793658565213
Mileage72,165 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2015
Test date4 Jul 2015
Expiry6 Jul 2016
Test number565955585115
Mileage66,888 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2014
Test date5 Jul 2014
Expiry6 Jul 2015
Test number296856684114
Mileage58,600 mi
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)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2013
Test date3 Jul 2013
Expiry6 Jul 2014
Test number977724583109
Mileage50,046 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2012
Test date30 Jun 2012
Expiry6 Jul 2013
Test number755872182182
Mileage42,298 mi
PASSED · 1 Jul 2011
Test date1 Jul 2011
Expiry6 Jul 2012
Test number277152881434
Mileage33,237 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 7 Jul 2010
Test date7 Jul 2010
Expiry6 Jul 2011
Test number692568780173
Mileage24,113 mi
User Enteredn/s front inner brake pad appears to be worn to warning wire
PASSED · 8 Mar 2010
Test date8 Mar 2010
Expiry23 Mar 2011
Test number381847060041
Mileage21,907 mi