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DFW2 63T
MOTExpired
MOT due
First reg2 Aug 1978
Mileage45,792 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

47 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 February 2026.

FAILED · 18 Aug 2025
Test date18 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number599540592132
Mileage45,792 mi
MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ignition switch wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both track control arm bushs missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and locking nut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))