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FG57 HDL
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Dec 2025
First reg30 Oct 2007
Mileage142,825 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

18 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 August 2025.

PASSED · 27 Dec 2024
Test date27 Dec 2024
Expiry26 Dec 2025
Test number108987447958
Mileage142,825 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall rim protector has a cut ,not reaching ply/cords
FAILED · 30 Oct 2024
Test date30 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number459245589869
Mileage142,436 mi
Advisorysun visor strip fitted-not significantly affecting drivers view.
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified diesel catalyst has grind marks and continuous non standard weld around its circumference indicating being modified. (8.2.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper handbrake lever forward and reduced movement.
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded/holed excessively. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill backing excessively holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing excessively holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry27 Oct 2024
Test number104433233933
Mileage130,932 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number921978243571
Mileage130,932 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2022
Test date28 Oct 2022
Expiry27 Oct 2023
Test number207788268970
Mileage124,726 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryboth rear outer sills covered in sealants
PASSED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry13 Oct 2022
Test number621689220655
Mileage106,706 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth rear outer sills covered in sealants
FAILED · 7 Oct 2021
Test date7 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number796068409889
Mileage106,503 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper grille insecure
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry15 Sep 2021
Test number188378542976
Mileage96,012 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number419386606333
Mileage96,012 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry11 Nov 2020
Test number260449482313
Mileage90,985 mi
AdvisoryFront 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))
PASSED · 8 May 2018
Test date8 May 2018
Expiry11 May 2019
Test number425211489510
Mileage83,531 mi
Advisoryfront brake discs worn
FAILED · 4 May 2018
Test date4 May 2018
Expiry
Test number658440659966
Mileage83,516 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisoryfront brake discs worn
PASSED · 4 May 2017
Test date4 May 2017
Expiry11 May 2018
Test number441947798629
Mileage73,118 mi
FAILED · 4 May 2017
Test date4 May 2017
Expiry
Test number925112452458
Mileage73,118 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 9 May 2016
Test date9 May 2016
Expiry11 May 2017
Test number647742540843
Mileage63,878 mi
PASSED · 6 May 2015
Test date6 May 2015
Expiry11 May 2016
Test number787756825191
Mileage53,442 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry
Test number249065025452
Mileage53,436 mi
DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 12 May 2014
Test date12 May 2014
Expiry11 May 2015
Test number279042534132
Mileage44,484 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2013
Test date18 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Oct 2014
Test number728911993252
Mileage41,155 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2012
Test date23 Oct 2012
Expiry30 Oct 2013
Test number289297992256
Mileage35,873 mi
FAILED · 22 Oct 2012
Test date22 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number386376492433
Mileage35,873 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User EnteredFront Discs corroded on inner face
PASSED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry30 Oct 2012
Test number596757791226
Mileage30,425 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres worn close to limit
PASSED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry30 Oct 2011
Test number310365490236
Mileage24,487 mi