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FJ51 USU
MOTValid
MOT due28 Aug 2026
First reg4 Sep 2001
Mileage89,980 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 January 2026.

PASSED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry28 Aug 2026
Test number761672293784
Mileage89,980 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number219012197297
Mileage89,970 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2024
Test date28 Aug 2024
Expiry28 Aug 2025
Test number134070183274
Mileage75,052 mi
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry28 Aug 2024
Test number642336495103
Mileage69,883 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry—
Test number950311692150
Mileage69,883 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2022
Test date23 Aug 2022
Expiry22 Aug 2023
Test number650349127566
Mileage67,148 mi
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 rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Aug 2022
Test date23 Aug 2022
Expiry—
Test number521557277995
Mileage67,148 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2021
Test date29 Sep 2021
Expiry28 Sep 2022
Test number464284055938
Mileage64,957 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 28 Sep 2021
Test date28 Sep 2021
Expiry—
Test number797143427958
Mileage64,957 mi
MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2020
Test date26 Aug 2020
Expiry25 Aug 2021
Test number160898061559
Mileage60,242 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry15 Aug 2020
Test number266364241633
Mileage58,291 mi
FAILED · 14 Aug 2019
Test date14 Aug 2019
Expiry—
Test number928008018123
Mileage58,291 mi
PrsNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Aug 2018
Test date16 Aug 2018
Expiry15 Aug 2019
Test number710414806867
Mileage55,948 mi
FAILED · 15 Aug 2018
Test date15 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number467282677845
Mileage55,948 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry7 Oct 2018
Test number572585775263
Mileage53,741 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number184647759715
Mileage53,741 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry7 Oct 2017
Test number868234345056
Mileage51,194 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number791678591296
Mileage51,194 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2015
Test date3 Oct 2015
Expiry7 Oct 2016
Test number873561499400
Mileage48,783 mi
PASSED · 6 Oct 2014
Test date6 Oct 2014
Expiry7 Oct 2015
Test number836579974208
Mileage46,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 8 Oct 2013
Test date8 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number359241983426
Mileage44,018 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 8 Oct 2013
Test date8 Oct 2013
Expiry7 Oct 2014
Test number697111383267
Mileage44,018 mi
User EnteredOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Oct 2013
Test number308547072268
Mileage40,914 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number165827972225
Mileage40,914 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2011
Test date20 Sep 2011
Expiry20 Sep 2012
Test number776513061239
Mileage37,543 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Enterednearside front bumper insecure
PASSED · 21 Sep 2010
Test date21 Sep 2010
Expiry20 Sep 2011
Test number923944960293
Mileage31,205 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Enteredinsecure o/s n/s inner c/v gaiters
FAILED · 20 Sep 2010
Test date20 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number694553960272
Mileage31,204 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Enteredinsecure o/s n/s inner c/v gaiters
PASSED · 26 Aug 2009
Test date26 Aug 2009
Expiry25 Aug 2010
Test number600888939276
Mileage28,902 mi
PASSED · 2 Jul 2008
Test date2 Jul 2008
Expiry1 Jul 2009
Test number382354888173
Mileage26,212 mi
PASSED · 16 Aug 2007
Test date16 Aug 2007
Expiry15 Aug 2008
Test number520228827202
Mileage23,762 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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)
PASSED · 22 Sep 2006
Test date22 Sep 2006
Expiry21 Sep 2007
Test number860355166213
Mileage20,933 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enterednearside front wheeltrim missing