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DU09 UCJ
MOTValid
MOT due22 Sep 2026
First reg31 Jul 2009
Mileage104,946 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 March 2026.

PASSED · 23 Sep 2025
Test date23 Sep 2025
Expiry22 Sep 2026
Test number649393707732
Mileage104,946 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Sep 2025
Test date23 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number605624428050
Mileage104,946 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2024
Test date5 Sep 2024
Expiry14 Sep 2025
Test number171853339611
Mileage98,985 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2024
Test date3 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number272506746504
Mileage98,985 mi
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry14 Sep 2024
Test number198733268036
Mileage92,743 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryReverse light inop
FAILED · 6 Sep 2023
Test date6 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number261335694050
Mileage92,743 mi
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryReverse light inop
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 15 Sep 2022
Test date15 Sep 2022
Expiry14 Sep 2023
Test number329483059070
Mileage87,766 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2022
Test date7 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number862312139221
Mileage87,766 mi
MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2021
Test date14 Sep 2021
Expiry13 Sep 2022
Test number961272513525
Mileage82,728 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2020
Test date4 Sep 2020
Expiry13 Sep 2021
Test number837618005198
Mileage77,710 mi
AdvisoryRear Rear tailgate corroded.
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to the rear axle (before hose) corroded around union. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number375229427658
Mileage77,710 mi
AdvisoryRear Rear tailgate corroded.
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to the rear axle (before hose) corroded around union. (1.1.11 (c))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2019
Test date12 Sep 2019
Expiry13 Sep 2020
Test number732749971203
Mileage72,587 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number236791400684
Mileage72,587 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc inner faces corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2018
Test date14 Sep 2018
Expiry13 Sep 2019
Test number398273648181
Mileage66,771 mi
AdvisoryNearside 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))
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
AdvisoryReverse light inoperative.
FAILED · 14 Sep 2018
Test date14 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number708673690190
Mileage66,771 mi
AdvisoryNearside 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))
AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PrsSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryReverse light inoperative.
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry4 Sep 2018
Test number323046630757
Mileage61,260 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
FAILED · 30 Aug 2017
Test date30 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number949314051413
Mileage61,260 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.92mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryEngine temp guage faulty , rev counter inop and engine revs not working.
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2016
Test date31 Aug 2016
Expiry4 Sep 2017
Test number107205935240
Mileage54,428 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2015
Test date13 Aug 2015
Expiry4 Sep 2016
Test number411023114546
Mileage47,279 mi
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2014
Test date5 Sep 2014
Expiry4 Sep 2015
Test number475198744263
Mileage42,064 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2013
Test date6 Aug 2013
Expiry5 Aug 2014
Test number486148213209
Mileage35,565 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry31 Jul 2013
Test number136413912237
Mileage28,000 mi
FAILED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number825553712266
Mileage28,000 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)