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FD53 WVT

MOTValid

MOT due28 Jul 2026

First reg15 Dec 2003

Mileage100,508 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 June 2026.

PASSED · 29 Jul 2025

Test date29 Jul 2025

Expiry28 Jul 2026

Test number294281596828

Mileage100,508 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 25 Jul 2025

Test date25 Jul 2025

Expiry—

Test number571102265010

Mileage100,505 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe popped when under test (1.2.1 (g))

DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 24 Jul 2024

Test date24 Jul 2024

Expiry23 Jul 2025

Test number875163796640

Mileage97,979 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryUnderside heavily covered in under sealant

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

FAILED · 23 Jul 2024

Test date23 Jul 2024

Expiry—

Test number314818480933

Mileage97,979 mi

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryUnderside heavily covered in under sealant

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 19 Jul 2023

Test date19 Jul 2023

Expiry—

Test number232173629492

Mileage97,938 mi

MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryCoolant leak

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery box corroded (plastic panel has been screwed over top )

AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

FAILED · 23 Mar 2023

Test date23 Mar 2023

Expiry—

Test number412611347126

Mileage97,807 mi

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

AdvisoryOffside Rear Under sill heavily corroded

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 24 Mar 2022

Test date24 Mar 2022

Expiry23 Mar 2023

Test number172970952820

Mileage96,239 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAILED · 11 Mar 2022

Test date11 Mar 2022

Expiry—

Test number352634373523

Mileage96,213 mi

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 3 Mar 2021

Test date3 Mar 2021

Expiry2 Mar 2022

Test number293297966427

Mileage93,719 mi

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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 18 Feb 2021

Test date18 Feb 2021

Expiry—

Test number928215206087

Mileage93,700 mi

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 29 May 2019

Test date29 May 2019

Expiry28 Nov 2020

Test number595811417397

Mileage90,019 mi

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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryChip in the screen

AdvisoryUnderneath waxoyled

FAILED · 22 May 2019

Test date22 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number675198615910

Mileage90,017 mi

MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryChip in the screen

AdvisoryUnderneath waxoyled

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 2 May 2018

Test date2 May 2018

Expiry1 May 2019

Test number516582527159

Mileage85,439 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FAILED · 1 May 2018

Test date1 May 2018

Expiry—

Test number945825855683

Mileage85,439 mi

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

FailNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 28 Apr 2017

Test date28 Apr 2017

Expiry27 Apr 2018

Test number271013194075

Mileage81,424 mi

PASSED · 27 Mar 2015

Test date27 Mar 2015

Expiry30 Mar 2016

Test number309786785052

Mileage75,994 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 26 Mar 2014

Test date26 Mar 2014

Expiry30 Mar 2015

Test number715745184040

Mileage69,997 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredoffside rear wheel arch corroding.

User Enterednearside rear wheel arch corroding.

User Enterednearside wiper blade split.

User Enteredoffside rear tyre - 3mm.

User Enteredhandbrake quite high.

PASSED · 28 Mar 2013

Test date28 Mar 2013

Expiry30 Mar 2014

Test number195007883478

Mileage64,389 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User Enteredoffside wiper blade splitting.

User Enteredoffside rear wheel arch corroding.

FAILED · 28 Mar 2013

Test date28 Mar 2013

Expiry—

Test number556157583078

Mileage64,389 mi

PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User Enteredoffside wiper blade splitting.

User Enteredoffside rear wheel arch corroding.

PASSED · 17 Mar 2012

Test date17 Mar 2012

Expiry30 Mar 2013

Test number366127672084

Mileage56,664 mi

User Enteredall rear pads wearing low

PASSED · 31 Mar 2011

Test date31 Mar 2011

Expiry30 Mar 2012

Test number759420491090

Mileage51,026 mi

FAILED · 26 Mar 2011

Test date26 Mar 2011

Expiry—

Test number487145281015

Mileage51,013 mi

FailOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FailOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)

FAILED · 19 Mar 2010

Test date19 Mar 2010

Expiry—

Test number572498070015

Mileage49,928 mi

PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PASSED · 19 Mar 2010

Test date19 Mar 2010

Expiry25 Mar 2011

Test number102838770073

Mileage49,928 mi

PASSED · 26 Mar 2009

Test date26 Mar 2009

Expiry25 Mar 2010

Test number734805389081

Mileage48,344 mi

PASSED · 14 Dec 2007

Test date14 Dec 2007

Expiry15 Dec 2008

Test number300958047307

Mileage39,723 mi

User Enteredacceptrable chip in windscreen zone A

User Enteredn/s wiper blade torn

User Enteredfront brake pads appear worn

PASSED · 6 Dec 2006

Test date6 Dec 2006

Expiry15 Dec 2007

Test number862510146342

Mileage28,365 mi

User Enteredacceptable sized chip in windscreen zone A

User Enteredo/s wiper blade slightly torn