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DN53 JCX
MOTValid
MOT due30 Nov 2026
First reg23 Dec 2003
Mileage124,893 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 24 April 2026.

PASSED · 1 Dec 2025
Test date1 Dec 2025
Expiry30 Nov 2026
Test number738329629595
Mileage124,893 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorypark brake may require adjustment
FAILED · 24 Nov 2025
Test date24 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number340528963042
Mileage124,825 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisorypark brake may require adjustment
PASSED · 25 Nov 2024
Test date25 Nov 2024
Expiry24 Nov 2025
Test number468720557314
Mileage115,979 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisoryboth outer sills starting to corrode
PASSED · 25 Nov 2023
Test date25 Nov 2023
Expiry24 Nov 2024
Test number108643914857
Mileage107,363 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2022
Test date25 Oct 2022
Expiry13 Nov 2023
Test number162619941179
Mileage97,867 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry13 Nov 2022
Test number369717902925
Mileage92,929 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryheat shields covering brake pipes not allowing full inspection
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry13 Nov 2021
Test number598304028414
Mileage88,378 mi
AdvisoryInner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry13 Nov 2020
Test number948932512179
Mileage84,346 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2018
Test date8 Aug 2018
Expiry31 Aug 2019
Test number267632255204
Mileage82,379 mi
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry31 Aug 2018
Test number719073522358
Mileage80,527 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryAdv corrosion on front and rear suspension components
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryAdv exhaust coroded outer skin
AdvisoryAdv surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
AdvisoryAdv corrosion on front and rear brake pipes and ferralls
FAILED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number285020082960
Mileage80,527 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryAdv corrosion on front and rear suspension components
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryAdv exhaust coroded outer skin
AdvisoryAdv surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
AdvisoryAdv corrosion on front and rear brake pipes and ferralls
PrsHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry13 May 2017
Test number675691950026
Mileage77,279 mi
FAILED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number318455646295
Mileage77,279 mi
PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 May 2015
Test date14 May 2015
Expiry13 May 2016
Test number438804135158
Mileage72,814 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 12 May 2015
Test date12 May 2015
Expiry
Test number549372035114
Mileage72,814 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 1 May 2014
Test date1 May 2014
Expiry6 May 2015
Test number606781224132
Mileage69,220 mi
PASSED · 7 May 2013
Test date7 May 2013
Expiry6 May 2014
Test number966017123100
Mileage66,249 mi
FAILED · 7 May 2013
Test date7 May 2013
Expiry
Test number279227923171
Mileage66,249 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry3 May 2013
Test number498195522115
Mileage63,701 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2011
Test date22 Apr 2011
Expiry21 Apr 2012
Test number279442511157
Mileage61,592 mi
PASSED · 23 Dec 2008
Test date23 Dec 2008
Expiry23 Dec 2009
Test number484278858464
Mileage55,168 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2008
Test date19 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number884134658339
Mileage55,014 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside 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)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2007
Test date18 Dec 2007
Expiry23 Dec 2008
Test number863412057345
Mileage43,921 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2006
Test date5 Dec 2006
Expiry23 Dec 2007
Test number472699836424
Mileage38,872 mi