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EJ13 FZL
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Mar 2026
First reg24 Jul 2013
Mileage102,737 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

12 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 May 2026.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry11 Mar 2026
Test number534995809853
Mileage102,737 mi
AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
FAILED · 11 Mar 2025
Test date11 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number457716851826
Mileage102,737 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2024
Test date20 Feb 2024
Expiry19 Feb 2025
Test number722521059874
Mileage87,484 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2024
Test date14 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number249560771540
Mileage87,483 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisorytpm light on. tyre pressure fault
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2023
Test date10 Aug 2023
Expiry9 Aug 2024
Test number452652024888
Mileage83,626 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
FAILED · 28 Jul 2023
Test date28 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number440446930604
Mileage83,370 mi
MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2022
Test date6 Aug 2022
Expiry5 Aug 2023
Test number522156909379
Mileage74,114 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Aug 2022
Test date4 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number139425999078
Mileage74,113 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2021
Test date2 Aug 2021
Expiry1 Aug 2022
Test number551599945352
Mileage64,482 mi
Advisorynearside front brake pads wearing low
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryrear wiper blade defective
FAILED · 30 Jul 2021
Test date30 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number805463762032
Mileage64,458 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisorynearside front brake pads wearing low
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryrear wiper blade defective
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 7 Jul 2020
Test date7 Jul 2020
Expiry6 Jul 2021
Test number159791206086
Mileage55,879 mi
AdvisoryRear wiper
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryundertrays
FAILED · 7 Jul 2020
Test date7 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number310090098819
Mileage55,879 mi
AdvisoryRear wiper
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryhandbrake travel
Advisoryundertrays
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (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 · 6 Jul 2019
Test date6 Jul 2019
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number331497495968
Mileage49,130 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2018
Test date22 Feb 2018
Expiry22 Feb 2019
Test number502174697070
Mileage43,050 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2017
Test date23 Feb 2017
Expiry22 Feb 2018
Test number233735915211
Mileage33,131 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2016
Test date5 Jul 2016
Expiry23 Jul 2017
Test number249868803806
Mileage32,006 mi
FAILED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number590254237122
Mileage32,006 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)