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FB07 ETE
MOTValid
MOT due1 Oct 2026
First reg31 Jul 2007
Mileage93,968 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Oct 2025
Test date2 Oct 2025
Expiry1 Oct 2026
Test number202939329366
Mileage93,968 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number507445525793
Mileage93,968 mi
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 20 Sep 2024
Test date20 Sep 2024
Expiry28 Sep 2025
Test number695207721568
Mileage87,064 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2024
Test date17 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number879078747955
Mileage87,064 mi
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2023
Test date29 Sep 2023
Expiry28 Sep 2024
Test number295341269348
Mileage82,533 mi
FAILED · 28 Sep 2023
Test date28 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number620507780421
Mileage82,533 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co & lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link deteriated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Sep 2023
Test number990292931628
Mileage80,764 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisoryrusting on suspension and brake components
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Sep 2022
Test number411612980767
Mileage78,297 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number915231855801
Mileage78,297 mi
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 11 Sep 2020
Test date11 Sep 2020
Expiry18 Sep 2021
Test number856638761228
Mileage75,198 mi
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 11 Sep 2020
Test date11 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number766073168541
Mileage75,198 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry18 Sep 2020
Test number513592009998
Mileage73,445 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
FAILED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number130733340583
Mileage73,445 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2018
Test date5 Sep 2018
Expiry18 Sep 2019
Test number311334890006
Mileage70,839 mi
AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust weak
PASSED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry18 Sep 2018
Test number688771346082
Mileage68,416 mi
AdvisoryHand brake travel slightly high
AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
AdvisorySome individual bulbs not working on high level brake light
PASSED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry16 Nov 2017
Test number714856306347
Mileage62,977 mi
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 · 2 Sep 2015
Test date2 Sep 2015
Expiry16 Sep 2016
Test number589994540566
Mileage51,580 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number846124654222
Mileage45,089 mi
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry16 Sep 2015
Test number686244954208
Mileage45,089 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 17 Sep 2013
Test date17 Sep 2013
Expiry16 Sep 2014
Test number949390863258
Mileage41,081 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2013
Test date16 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number697389553210
Mileage41,081 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Enteredoffside mirror glass damaged
User Enteredcentre exhaust deteriorated
User Enteredfront exhaust deteriorated
PASSED · 18 Aug 2012
Test date18 Aug 2012
Expiry19 Aug 2013
Test number706071032257
Mileage32,631 mi
User Enteredengine managment light on
FAILED · 18 Aug 2012
Test date18 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number459611032287
Mileage32,628 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Enteredengine managment light on
PASSED · 20 Aug 2011
Test date20 Aug 2011
Expiry19 Aug 2012
Test number175692331209
Mileage27,000 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 18 Aug 2011
Test date18 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number977700531209
Mileage26,998 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2010
Test date28 Jul 2010
Expiry31 Jul 2011
Test number341809700299
Mileage20,904 mi