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EL55 EJL
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Apr 2026
First reg5 Mar 2009
Mileage114,229 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

17 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 26 March 2026.

PASSED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry13 Apr 2026
Test number925606045799
Mileage114,229 mi
FAILED · 21 Mar 2025
Test date21 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number998586734339
Mileage114,218 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TO BACK (6.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2023
Test date3 Apr 2023
Expiry2 Apr 2024
Test number981041186565
Mileage111,668 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2022
Test date30 Mar 2022
Expiry29 Mar 2023
Test number526366444437
Mileage107,092 mi
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2022
Test date25 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number467998822083
Mileage107,091 mi
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broke at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2021
Test date8 Mar 2021
Expiry17 Mar 2022
Test number664276343597
Mileage103,666 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged and slightly insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush starting to split and deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in bottom ball joint of the drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear of flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Fuel pipe chaffing on rear spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel inner rim slightly distorted
FAILED · 6 Mar 2021
Test date6 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number702689119423
Mileage103,665 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front mirror casing damaged and slightly insecure
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear bush has excess movement and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush starting to split and deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in bottom ball joint of the drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear of flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust skin corroded and hanging off
MinorOffside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Fuel pipe chaffing on rear spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel inner rim slightly distorted
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2020
Test date14 Mar 2020
Expiry17 Mar 2021
Test number163959454488
Mileage89,672 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryunable to open tailgate
FAILED · 14 Mar 2020
Test date14 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number933002233007
Mileage89,672 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisoryunable to open tailgate
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2019
Test date18 Mar 2019
Expiry17 Mar 2020
Test number300024524013
Mileage83,360 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Mar 2019
Test date18 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number887510782208
Mileage83,345 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2018
Test date5 Feb 2018
Expiry4 Feb 2019
Test number403109328831
Mileage75,374 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2017
Test date13 Feb 2017
Expiry5 Mar 2018
Test number557413521926
Mileage71,326 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2016
Test date25 Feb 2016
Expiry5 Mar 2017
Test number838292037187
Mileage66,452 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 · 23 Feb 2016
Test date23 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number916961408253
Mileage66,428 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2015
Test date25 Feb 2015
Expiry5 Mar 2016
Test number677306555028
Mileage60,856 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry5 Mar 2015
Test number596508754012
Mileage52,474 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredfront brake discs are worn
PASSED · 5 Mar 2013
Test date5 Mar 2013
Expiry5 Mar 2014
Test number755334563012
Mileage37,335 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2012
Test date15 Feb 2012
Expiry5 Mar 2013
Test number678726342065
Mileage26,433 mi