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9-3 · Beige

CU05 AEM
MOTValid
MOT due23 Jul 2026
First reg22 Jun 2005
Mileage177,048 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 May 2026.

PASSED · 24 Jul 2025
Test date24 Jul 2025
Expiry23 Jul 2026
Test number352514714521
Mileage177,048 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number432642534337
Mileage177,001 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryno front fog lights
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryunder body corrosion
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear uneven wear & out of shape
AdvisoryOffside Front uneven wear & out of shape
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2024
Test date10 Jun 2024
Expiry9 Jun 2025
Test number741701397360
Mileage168,434 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 28 May 2024
Test date28 May 2024
Expiry
Test number588240407714
Mileage168,122 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 May 2023
Test date31 May 2023
Expiry30 May 2024
Test number253512786335
Mileage159,219 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorycorrosion under vehicle
PASSED · 23 May 2022
Test date23 May 2022
Expiry28 May 2023
Test number249278056142
Mileage151,173 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 May 2021
Test date26 May 2021
Expiry28 May 2022
Test number733707622360
Mileage148,208 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 29 May 2020
Test date29 May 2020
Expiry28 May 2021
Test number595672670766
Mileage145,884 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 May 2020
Test date18 May 2020
Expiry
Test number784684692837
Mileage145,785 mi
DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to Flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 May 2019
Test date16 May 2019
Expiry15 Nov 2020
Test number768702339737
Mileage139,478 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASSED · 28 Apr 2018
Test date28 Apr 2018
Expiry12 May 2019
Test number107980139518
Mileage130,056 mi
PASSED · 13 May 2017
Test date13 May 2017
Expiry12 May 2018
Test number280062312176
Mileage120,898 mi
FAILED · 6 May 2017
Test date6 May 2017
Expiry
Test number119041071503
Mileage120,772 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PASSED · 3 May 2016
Test date3 May 2016
Expiry2 May 2017
Test number213166730621
Mileage107,740 mi
Advisoryboth rear tyres cracking within the tread
Advisoryboth rear tyres misshaped on both inner and outer edges
PASSED · 2 May 2015
Test date2 May 2015
Expiry1 May 2016
Test number107862925101
Mileage95,726 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2015
Test date2 May 2015
Expiry
Test number296702425463
Mileage95,726 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry29 Apr 2015
Test number538490924152
Mileage90,200 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 30 Apr 2014
Test date30 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number258350524192
Mileage90,200 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 May 2013
Test date4 May 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number729084523190
Mileage75,228 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 4 May 2013
Test date4 May 2013
Expiry
Test number419254023112
Mileage75,228 mi
PrsOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number528051252190
Mileage60,355 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 30 May 2012
Test date30 May 2012
Expiry
Test number589411752161
Mileage60,355 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number457892751110
Mileage42,164 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Jun 2009
Test date23 Jun 2009
Expiry22 Jun 2010
Test number343704279126
Mileage20,148 mi
PASSED · 21 Jun 2008
Test date21 Jun 2008
Expiry22 Jun 2009
Test number230293778115
Mileage13,851 mi
User Enteredboth sills covered in plastic trim