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EA53 FGZ
MOTExpired
MOT due10 Jan 2026
First reg10 Oct 2003
Mileage157,116 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Jan 2025
Test date11 Jan 2025
Expiry10 Jan 2026
Test number332618568741
Mileage157,116 mi
Advisoryhandbrake travel
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 9 Jan 2025
Test date9 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number846364323140
Mileage157,115 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisoryhandbrake travel
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2024
Test date4 Jan 2024
Expiry3 Jan 2025
Test number888383296955
Mileage146,708 mi
Advisoryhandbrake travel
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 2 Jan 2024
Test date2 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number984002003437
Mileage146,708 mi
Advisoryhandbrake travel
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 3 Jan 2023
Test date3 Jan 2023
Expiry2 Jan 2024
Test number864059093174
Mileage140,994 mi
Advisorysteering wheel cover fitted
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
FAILED · 3 Jan 2023
Test date3 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number670359928708
Mileage140,994 mi
Advisorysteering wheel cover fitted
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryheadlamp lenses faded
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
PASSED · 23 Dec 2021
Test date23 Dec 2021
Expiry22 Dec 2022
Test number502703852925
Mileage137,594 mi
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2020
Test date16 Dec 2020
Expiry15 Dec 2021
Test number105782708590
Mileage131,237 mi
Advisorysteering wheel cover fitted
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
FAILED · 11 Dec 2020
Test date11 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number402780996469
Mileage131,235 mi
Advisorysteering wheel cover fitted
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Advisoryunderbody corrosion
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Nov 2019
Test date13 Nov 2019
Expiry15 Nov 2020
Test number350464320395
Mileage125,605 mi
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Oct 2018
Test date24 Oct 2018
Expiry15 Nov 2019
Test number979117724728
Mileage122,005 mi
AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2017
Test date6 Nov 2017
Expiry15 Nov 2018
Test number923860980683
Mileage120,699 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 6 Nov 2017
Test date6 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number136518637068
Mileage120,699 mi
PrsOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Nov 2017
Test number755968284994
Mileage117,966 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2016
Test date14 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number270824827538
Mileage117,943 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2015
Test date10 Nov 2015
Expiry15 Nov 2016
Test number190213077064
Mileage115,578 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2014
Test date11 Nov 2014
Expiry15 Nov 2015
Test number567325314314
Mileage111,202 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2013
Test date19 Oct 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number369042893231
Mileage108,142 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2013
Test date12 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number278115783282
Mileage108,133 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FailNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2012
Test date16 Nov 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number736601722318
Mileage98,257 mi
FAILED · 13 Nov 2012
Test date13 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number816578112344
Mileage98,257 mi
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2011
Test date26 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number725219891288
Mileage85,496 mi
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)
FAILED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number669887691268
Mileage85,496 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
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 · 25 Oct 2010
Test date25 Oct 2010
Expiry30 Oct 2011
Test number574118490249
Mileage73,766 mi
FAILED · 25 Oct 2010
Test date25 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number911798690288
Mileage73,766 mi
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry30 Oct 2010
Test number131932999246
Mileage63,364 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2008
Test date31 Oct 2008
Expiry30 Oct 2009
Test number913505908372
Mileage54,145 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2008
Test date30 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number362824408320
Mileage54,145 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2007
Test date1 Oct 2007
Expiry10 Oct 2008
Test number890064277272
Mileage42,270 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2006
Test date26 Sep 2006
Expiry10 Oct 2007
Test number980049966241
Mileage34,805 mi