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EJ57 LHW
MOTValid
MOT due10 Jul 2026
First reg12 Oct 2007
Mileage104,196 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 February 2026.

PASSED · 11 Jul 2025
Test date11 Jul 2025
Expiry10 Jul 2026
Test number608460796361
Mileage104,196 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Subframe undersealed
AdvisoryFront Subframe undersealed
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2023
Test date18 Aug 2023
Expiry17 Aug 2024
Test number922551624189
Mileage103,951 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 18 Aug 2023
Test date18 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number603246185201
Mileage103,951 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2022
Test date13 Aug 2022
Expiry12 Aug 2023
Test number520310769050
Mileage98,581 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Main beam bulb out of place slightly but still working and showing light.
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Front suspension components corroding and bushes perished with age.
AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perished with age.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 11 Aug 2022
Test date11 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number436190722833
Mileage98,559 mi
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Main beam bulb out of place slightly but still working and showing light.
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb working, 1 bulb not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Front suspension components corroding and bushes perished with age.
AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroding and bushes perished with age.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2021
Test date30 Jul 2021
Expiry29 Jul 2022
Test number216763500811
Mileage91,621 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jul 2021
Test date28 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number285449144889
Mileage91,621 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2020
Test date29 Jul 2020
Expiry28 Jul 2021
Test number305037305581
Mileage83,752 mi
FAILED · 22 Jun 2020
Test date22 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number150739919448
Mileage83,750 mi
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 7 May 2019
Test date7 May 2019
Expiry22 Jun 2020
Test number884911564060
Mileage82,333 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryengine coil light on
FAILED · 11 Apr 2019
Test date11 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number146756481400
Mileage82,332 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake pump at chassis (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryengine coil light on
PASSED · 12 Apr 2018
Test date12 Apr 2018
Expiry14 Apr 2019
Test number852163632370
Mileage80,957 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryengine coil light on
PASSED · 6 Apr 2017
Test date6 Apr 2017
Expiry14 Apr 2018
Test number102193924634
Mileage76,324 mi
Advisorycoil light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 6 Apr 2017
Test date6 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number744983341731
Mileage76,324 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisorycoil light on
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 15 Apr 2016
Test date15 Apr 2016
Expiry14 Apr 2017
Test number411814758111
Mileage70,093 mi
PASSED · 11 Apr 2015
Test date11 Apr 2015
Expiry10 Apr 2016
Test number589711405172
Mileage63,717 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2015
Test date9 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number428069195008
Mileage63,717 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2014
Test date8 Apr 2014
Expiry7 Apr 2015
Test number706328894036
Mileage58,233 mi
AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on outer edges
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry4 Apr 2014
Test number876656783015
Mileage52,339 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2013
Test date22 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number689731283050
Mileage52,339 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2012
Test date13 Mar 2012
Expiry4 Apr 2013
Test number346173772060
Mileage45,921 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2011
Test date5 Apr 2011
Expiry4 Apr 2012
Test number988655891085
Mileage37,232 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 · 7 Oct 2010
Test date7 Oct 2010
Expiry12 Oct 2011
Test number723620380218
Mileage32,564 mi
User Enteredwarning light for stop light inop displayed but all stop lights work