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DY56 JWJ
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Mar 2026
First reg8 Sep 2006
Mileage190,577 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 April 2026.

FAILED · 25 Mar 2026
Test date25 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number292577002329
Mileage190,577 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split and movement under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split and movement under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under side skirt holed with corrosion approx 30cm in length (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill seam crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting location pocket corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting location pocket corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2025
Test date28 Feb 2025
Expiry19 Mar 2026
Test number704130181733
Mileage188,700 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2024
Test date27 Feb 2024
Expiry19 Mar 2025
Test number481620407291
Mileage185,728 mi
PASSED · 8 Mar 2023
Test date8 Mar 2023
Expiry19 Mar 2024
Test number967849801996
Mileage177,551 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2023
Test date27 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number756176607492
Mileage177,546 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2022
Test date7 Mar 2022
Expiry19 Mar 2023
Test number909209332179
Mileage170,906 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2021
Test date9 Mar 2021
Expiry19 Mar 2022
Test number300899768882
Mileage165,467 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry19 Mar 2021
Test number838786287548
Mileage162,583 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number238727533758
Mileage162,583 mi
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside rear brake dust shield insecure
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry19 Mar 2020
Test number204070528196
Mileage159,167 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2017
Test date11 Jul 2017
Expiry10 Jul 2018
Test number140633043387
Mileage154,500 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry14 Apr 2017
Test number627274568300
Mileage139,622 mi
AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f&n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number976863915581
Mileage139,622 mi
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f&n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 5 Feb 2015
Test date5 Feb 2015
Expiry4 Feb 2016
Test number438416935070
Mileage117,922 mi
FAILED · 9 Jan 2014
Test date9 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number306449504063
Mileage94,374 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 9 Jan 2014
Test date9 Jan 2014
Expiry9 Jan 2015
Test number168379204426
Mileage94,374 mi
PASSED · 10 Jan 2013
Test date10 Jan 2013
Expiry9 Jan 2014
Test number429110913073
Mileage73,274 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 Jan 2013
Test date9 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number566949803060
Mileage73,271 mi
FailNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
FailOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry26 Apr 2013
Test number576788312151
Mileage72,350 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 1 Apr 2011
Test date1 Apr 2011
Expiry31 Mar 2012
Test number775071091034
Mileage58,475 mi
PASSED · 21 Sep 2009
Test date21 Sep 2009
Expiry20 Sep 2010
Test number533224769272
Mileage34,064 mi