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DU53 JBO

MOTExpired

MOT due23 Feb 2026

First reg1 Sep 2003

Mileage156,229 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Dec 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 September 2025.

PASSED · 24 Feb 2025

Test date24 Feb 2025

Expiry23 Feb 2026

Test number257200772666

Mileage156,229 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

PASSED · 23 Feb 2024

Test date23 Feb 2024

Expiry22 Feb 2025

Test number922633491432

Mileage144,824 mi

MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 19 Feb 2024

Test date19 Feb 2024

Expiry—

Test number248185136352

Mileage144,821 mi

MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned incorrect track rod end fitted and fouling wheel when on full lock (2.1.3 (e))

FAILED · 5 Feb 2024

Test date5 Feb 2024

Expiry—

Test number467428227763

Mileage144,808 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear axle corroded

MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

PASSED · 30 Jan 2023

Test date30 Jan 2023

Expiry12 Feb 2024

Test number810739798774

Mileage132,991 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

FAILED · 30 Jan 2023

Test date30 Jan 2023

Expiry—

Test number274829843270

Mileage132,991 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

PASSED · 10 Feb 2022

Test date10 Feb 2022

Expiry12 Feb 2023

Test number592621848757

Mileage116,426 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 10 Feb 2022

Test date10 Feb 2022

Expiry—

Test number470674747684

Mileage116,426 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

PASSED · 1 Feb 2021

Test date1 Feb 2021

Expiry12 Feb 2022

Test number191275758768

Mileage103,012 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 1 Feb 2021

Test date1 Feb 2021

Expiry—

Test number336641509795

Mileage103,012 mi

MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 10 Feb 2020

Test date10 Feb 2020

Expiry12 Feb 2021

Test number263047374664

Mileage93,652 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 2 Feb 2019

Test date2 Feb 2019

Expiry12 Feb 2020

Test number234904615574

Mileage87,585 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Offside Tyre Slightly Worn On Inside Edge

PASSED · 7 Feb 2018

Test date7 Feb 2018

Expiry12 Feb 2019

Test number190860559577

Mileage84,660 mi

AdvisoryExhaust corroded

PASSED · 8 Feb 2017

Test date8 Feb 2017

Expiry12 Feb 2018

Test number829987779163

Mileage82,387 mi

FAILED · 8 Feb 2017

Test date8 Feb 2017

Expiry—

Test number108042166839

Mileage82,387 mi

FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PASSED · 13 Feb 2016

Test date13 Feb 2016

Expiry12 Feb 2017

Test number598962902387

Mileage79,562 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 16 Feb 2015

Test date16 Feb 2015

Expiry15 Mar 2016

Test number178647545465

Mileage76,610 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PASSED · 8 Mar 2014

Test date8 Mar 2014

Expiry15 Mar 2015

Test number329597264085

Mileage74,033 mi

PASSED · 16 Mar 2013

Test date16 Mar 2013

Expiry15 Mar 2014

Test number158075273460

Mileage71,403 mi

AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PASSED · 11 Apr 2012

Test date11 Apr 2012

Expiry18 Apr 2013

Test number658242502181

Mileage69,246 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User Enteredns wiper split

User Enteredexhaust back box slightly deteriorated

FAILED · 11 Apr 2012

Test date11 Apr 2012

Expiry—

Test number396022202192

Mileage69,246 mi

FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

User Enteredns wiper split

User Enteredexhaust back box slightly deteriorated

PASSED · 19 Apr 2011

Test date19 Apr 2011

Expiry18 Apr 2012

Test number355529701195

Mileage66,235 mi

PASSED · 9 Sep 2010

Test date9 Sep 2010

Expiry8 Sep 2011

Test number363822550297

Mileage58,719 mi

FAILED · 4 Sep 2009

Test date4 Sep 2009

Expiry—

Test number230567849291

Mileage44,102 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

PASSED · 4 Sep 2009

Test date4 Sep 2009

Expiry8 Sep 2010

Test number151287949248

Mileage44,102 mi

PASSED · 9 Sep 2008

Test date9 Sep 2008

Expiry8 Sep 2009

Test number782193658230

Mileage31,488 mi

PASSED · 6 Sep 2007

Test date6 Sep 2007

Expiry5 Sep 2008

Test number403589447255

Mileage18,505 mi

PASSED · 24 Aug 2006

Test date24 Aug 2006

Expiry1 Sep 2007

Test number444936236205

Mileage5,535 mi