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FM52 UDO
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Jun 2026
First reg19 Feb 2003
Mileage129,980 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

23 years and 4 months

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Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 March 2026.

PASSED · 12 Jun 2025
Test date12 Jun 2025
Expiry11 Jun 2026
Test number954772258306
Mileage129,980 mi
MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt lever missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken // light on
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield adrift
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 9 Jun 2025
Test date9 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number281394933987
Mileage129,980 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front seat tilt lever missing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken // light on
AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield adrift
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail rubbing on subframe [bent] (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 22 May 2024
Test date22 May 2024
Expiry4 Jun 2025
Test number152068791056
Mileage121,586 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2024
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry
Test number302243845630
Mileage121,589 mi
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 5 Jun 2023
Test date5 Jun 2023
Expiry4 Jun 2024
Test number121863150968
Mileage111,476 mi
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill heavily corroded in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2023
Test date2 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number234333736202
Mileage111,476 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill heavily corroded in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry23 Nov 2022
Test number948383070970
Mileage107,994 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 15 Nov 2021
Test date15 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number401044304619
Mileage107,983 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2020
Test date24 Oct 2020
Expiry14 Nov 2021
Test number132521594929
Mileage98,248 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder trays fitted
FAILED · 24 Oct 2020
Test date24 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number501153365290
Mileage98,248 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PASSED · 12 Nov 2019
Test date12 Nov 2019
Expiry14 Nov 2020
Test number168057781252
Mileage92,107 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Nov 2018
Test date15 Nov 2018
Expiry14 Nov 2019
Test number338798258838
Mileage86,003 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Nov 2018
Test date15 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number674002055142
Mileage86,003 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2018
Test date6 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number103690585227
Mileage85,891 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished heavily (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
PASSED · 6 Oct 2017
Test date6 Oct 2017
Expiry10 Oct 2018
Test number792986974812
Mileage78,161 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top side light not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryscreen scratched
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisorysill corroded no holes at time of test
FAILED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number324016008002
Mileage78,047 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top side light not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisoryscreen scratched
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry10 Oct 2017
Test number915187931679
Mileage70,903 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
AdvisoryWindscreen slightly scratched
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 26 Sep 2016
Test date26 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number495126481585
Mileage70,871 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
AdvisoryWindscreen slightly scratched
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2015
Test date8 Oct 2015
Expiry10 Oct 2016
Test number242507972822
Mileage63,954 mi
AdvisoryFront exhaust flex deteriorated
PASSED · 9 Oct 2014
Test date9 Oct 2014
Expiry10 Oct 2015
Test number115562684246
Mileage56,727 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredReverse light inop
User EnteredEngine Management light on
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredN/S/F wiper blade worn
FAILED · 7 Oct 2014
Test date7 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number807350284218
Mileage56,686 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredReverse light inop
User EnteredEngine Management light on
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredN/S/F wiper blade worn
PASSED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry10 Oct 2014
Test number827992983292
Mileage49,066 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredexhaust back box has corrosion
PASSED · 11 Oct 2012
Test date11 Oct 2012
Expiry10 Oct 2013
Test number286545682282
Mileage42,847 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside rear tyre perished
PASSED · 10 Jun 2011
Test date10 Jun 2011
Expiry9 Jun 2012
Test number255701061139
Mileage37,344 mi
FAILED · 10 Jun 2011
Test date10 Jun 2011
Expiry
Test number406061061125
Mileage37,344 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 Apr 2010
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry13 Apr 2011
Test number614994200159
Mileage31,325 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2010
Test date14 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number224354600459
Mileage31,325 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 9 Mar 2009
Test date9 Mar 2009
Expiry8 Mar 2010
Test number923278269077
Mileage26,035 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2008
Test date13 Feb 2008
Expiry19 Feb 2009
Test number970234848065
Mileage21,628 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2007
Test date13 Feb 2007
Expiry19 Feb 2008
Test number811564047064
Mileage17,219 mi
PASSED · 19 Jan 2006
Test date19 Jan 2006
Expiry19 Feb 2007
Test number251389116055
Mileage11,688 mi