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EX12 XYS
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Dec 2025
First reg27 Jun 2012
Mileage186,249 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

14 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 March 2026.

FAILED · 6 Mar 2026
Test date6 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number653640291123
Mileage186,249 mi
MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf light lit (8.2.2.1 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure inner flange bolts loose (6.1.7 (f) (i))
PASSED · 9 Dec 2024
Test date9 Dec 2024
Expiry8 Dec 2025
Test number263191021878
Mileage179,027 mi
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Dec 2024
Test date8 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number958363823968
Mileage179,005 mi
MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2024
Test date7 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number908582272812
Mileage178,999 mi
MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2023
Test date16 Oct 2023
Expiry15 Oct 2024
Test number904515823889
Mileage175,600 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
PASSED · 20 Aug 2022
Test date20 Aug 2022
Expiry19 Aug 2023
Test number163911750618
Mileage170,297 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Aug 2022
Test date19 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number498554065635
Mileage170,250 mi
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2021
Test date9 Aug 2021
Expiry16 Aug 2022
Test number929072218275
Mileage165,320 mi
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Aug 2021
Test date5 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number547849314443
Mileage165,319 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number511823613459
Mileage148,198 mi
FAILED · 10 Aug 2020
Test date10 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number209607387147
Mileage148,152 mi
MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2019
Test date17 Aug 2019
Expiry16 Aug 2020
Test number852526574855
Mileage122,943 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry5 Aug 2019
Test number766047752756
Mileage90,801 mi
PASSED · 23 Jul 2017
Test date23 Jul 2017
Expiry22 Jul 2018
Test number992144948264
Mileage74,035 mi
Advisorywindscreen damage in drivers view under 10mm
Advisoryx4 part worn tyres fitted (NOT RECOMMENDED)
Advisoryexhaust corroded
Advisorylower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish
Advisoryboth front wheels damaged
Advisorynearside rear tyre uneven wear
FAILED · 22 Jul 2017
Test date22 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number613877482301
Mileage73,991 mi
Advisorywindscreen damage in drivers view under 10mm
Advisoryx4 part worn tyres fitted (NOT RECOMMENDED)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisoryexhaust corroded
Advisorylower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish
Advisoryrear tyre valves perished
Advisoryboth front wheels damaged
Advisorynearside rear tyre uneven wear
PASSED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry3 Jul 2017
Test number251675645700
Mileage57,156 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 24 Jun 2015
Test date24 Jun 2015
Expiry27 Jun 2016
Test number535355875109
Mileage42,690 mi
User Enteredoffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
User Enterednearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged, been repaired so no chords exposed
User Enterednearside rear tyre cracking on edges