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DE08 GZL
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Feb 2026
First reg22 Apr 2008
Mileage133,904 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 February 2026.

PASSED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry12 Feb 2026
Test number736790395366
Mileage133,904 mi
AdvisoryFront both sides shocker corroded
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisorygeneral corrosion
FAILED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number834499075207
Mileage133,904 mi
AdvisoryFront both sides shocker corroded
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisorygeneral corrosion
FAILED · 28 Jun 2023
Test date28 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number126624795239
Mileage133,892 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to get values [black smoke] (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Jun 2022
Test date22 Jun 2022
Expiry21 Jun 2023
Test number528366828600
Mileage130,085 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
FAILED · 22 Jun 2022
Test date22 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number415497307068
Mileage130,085 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 11 Jun 2022
Test date11 Jun 2022
Expiry
Test number339484788770
Mileage130,080 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2019
Test date29 Jun 2019
Expiry12 Jan 2021
Test number796427051016
Mileage127,016 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2018
Test date13 Jul 2018
Expiry12 Jul 2019
Test number558471051451
Mileage120,939 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 13 Jul 2018
Test date13 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number108017805699
Mileage120,939 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jun 2018
Test date28 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number545799269691
Mileage120,924 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBraking system leaking Vac pipe split at servo (1.1.3 (d))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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))
AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
MajorPower steering malfunctioning stiff on change of direction (2.1.5 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Jun 2017
Test date19 Jun 2017
Expiry5 Jul 2018
Test number243764207348
Mileage109,030 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 19 Jun 2017
Test date19 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number620051150136
Mileage109,030 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry5 Jul 2017
Test number390345549815
Mileage96,888 mi
Advisoryexhaust back box broken up internally
Advisoryoffside steering arm has play in inner joint
Advisoryfront brake discs heavily lipped and corroded
FAILED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number771710171954
Mileage96,888 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryexhaust back box broken up internally
Advisoryoffside steering arm has play in inner joint
Advisoryfront brake discs heavily lipped and corroded
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2015
Test date15 Jun 2015
Expiry5 Jul 2016
Test number167736365110
Mileage85,041 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has nail
FAILED · 15 Jun 2015
Test date15 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number675386065141
Mileage85,401 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has nail
PASSED · 6 Jun 2014
Test date6 Jun 2014
Expiry5 Jul 2015
Test number308257354131
Mileage72,226 mi
FAILED · 6 Jun 2014
Test date6 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number179017354159
Mileage72,226 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enterednearside and offside rear tyre has cracking along outer shoulder but not showing ply or cords
PASSED · 21 Jun 2013
Test date21 Jun 2013
Expiry5 Jul 2014
Test number748332073173
Mileage61,897 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2012
Test date6 Jul 2012
Expiry5 Jul 2013
Test number519238682116
Mileage57,163 mi
FAILED · 6 Jul 2012
Test date6 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number208218482483
Mileage57,163 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2011
Test date8 Aug 2011
Expiry7 Aug 2012
Test number169740921209
Mileage54,730 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 8 Aug 2011
Test date8 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number829930121298
Mileage54,730 mi
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number825188411176
Mileage52,755 mi
FAILED · 26 Apr 2011
Test date26 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number309116911168
Mileage52,665 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)