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DV55 BXX
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Jun 2026
First reg3 Feb 2006
Mileage80,506 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 June 2026.

FAILED · 18 Jun 2026
Test date18 Jun 2026
Expiry
Test number439231541167
Mileage80,506 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2025
Test date25 Jun 2025
Expiry24 Jun 2026
Test number831843404414
Mileage79,062 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry7 Mar 2022
Test number200114232748
Mileage78,824 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryamber waring light on dash
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust centre mounting and clamp in poor condition
Advisorywear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces
FAILED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number576758225993
Mileage78,824 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryamber waring light on dash
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust centre mounting and clamp in poor condition
Advisorywear/corrosion front and rear brake disc faces
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry7 Mar 2021
Test number989638662289
Mileage78,362 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisorynearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisorynearside rear tyre worn close to limit and with surface cracks in treaded area
Advisoryexhaust centre front clamp in poor condition and centre mounting detached from pipe , amber waring light on dash
Advisoryslight wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces , gearbox damp with oil
Advisoryplay in nearside/offside front top strut bearing/mountings when suspension is in droop
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2019
Test date4 Mar 2019
Expiry7 Mar 2020
Test number261555273893
Mileage76,377 mi
Advisorynearside rear seat belt clasp outer cover missing
Advisoryamber warning light on dash , service light on
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisorywear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry7 Mar 2019
Test number772603157576
Mileage73,499 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt clasp outer cover missing
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorycentre exhaust clamp in poor condition , slight wear/corrosion in rear brake disc faces
PASSED · 8 Mar 2017
Test date8 Mar 2017
Expiry7 Mar 2018
Test number198966932366
Mileage68,336 mi
AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension top strut mount play/movement
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded
AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt clasp cover missing
FAILED · 7 Mar 2017
Test date7 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number287605764777
Mileage68,336 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension top strut mount play/movement
AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition
AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt clasp cover missing
PASSED · 22 Apr 2015
Test date22 Apr 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number179202215199
Mileage53,605 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry22 Apr 2015
Test number118912694449
Mileage47,911 mi
User Enteredslight wear on rear tyre edges
PASSED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry22 Apr 2014
Test number437804093046
Mileage39,524 mi
User Enteredall tyres starting to perish
FAILED · 4 Apr 2013
Test date4 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number678244293089
Mileage39,524 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enteredall tyres starting to perish
PASSED · 5 Apr 2012
Test date5 Apr 2012
Expiry22 Apr 2013
Test number998856992007
Mileage32,525 mi
User Enteredall tyres starting to perish
PASSED · 23 Apr 2011
Test date23 Apr 2011
Expiry22 Apr 2012
Test number896903511172
Mileage26,396 mi
PASSED · 19 Jan 2011
Test date19 Jan 2011
Expiry3 Feb 2012
Test number369469511002
Mileage25,918 mi
User Enteredfront brake discs worn and pitted
PASSED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry3 Feb 2011
Test number111670020482
Mileage22,616 mi
PASSED · 27 Jan 2009
Test date27 Jan 2009
Expiry3 Feb 2010
Test number650777329068
Mileage18,067 mi