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FN56 EZX
MOTExpired
MOT due1 May 2026
First reg6 Feb 2007
Mileage138,532 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 21 May 2026.

FAILED · 21 May 2026
Test date21 May 2026
Expiry
Test number541588573532
Mileage138,532 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/side and n/side inner sill and o/side rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 24 Apr 2026
Test date24 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number710993682560
Mileage138,507 mi
MajorRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/side and n/side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side and n/side (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED · 2 May 2025
Test date2 May 2025
Expiry1 May 2026
Test number908628593129
Mileage133,458 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Oct 2025
Test number396696558865
Mileage133,430 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2024
Test date10 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number773034869359
Mileage133,427 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
AdvisoryCentral Stop light inoperative
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2023
Test date11 Oct 2023
Expiry10 Oct 2024
Test number570574409706
Mileage128,096 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2023
Test date6 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number674915863737
Mileage128,096 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry9 Oct 2023
Test number961468435523
Mileage123,020 mi
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/2.44 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number451445398478
Mileage123,020 mi
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades/split (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested due to nearside dip beam bulb out (4.1.2 (b))
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/2.44 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2021
Test date4 Oct 2021
Expiry9 Oct 2022
Test number382113469397
Mileage118,698 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet weak
FAILED · 27 Sep 2021
Test date27 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number968089166065
Mileage118,680 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to power steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill near axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet weak
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2020
Test date9 Oct 2020
Expiry9 Oct 2021
Test number962037137006
Mileage114,828 mi
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front off wheel arch area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 9 Oct 2020
Test date9 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number858457517477
Mileage114,827 mi
MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front off wheel arch area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry9 Oct 2020
Test number585222608356
Mileage112,152 mi
PASSED · 28 Sep 2018
Test date28 Sep 2018
Expiry9 Oct 2019
Test number790676048892
Mileage109,818 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2017
Test date29 Sep 2017
Expiry9 Oct 2018
Test number409455891715
Mileage104,425 mi
Advisoryhigh level brake light inop
PASSED · 12 Sep 2016
Test date12 Sep 2016
Expiry9 Oct 2017
Test number464890594993
Mileage89,809 mi
FAILED · 12 Sep 2016
Test date12 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number668716398145
Mileage89,809 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry9 Oct 2016
Test number776826182315
Mileage79,140 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate loose
FAILED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number719888334748
Mileage79,140 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
AdvisoryFront number plate loose
FAILED · 10 Oct 2014
Test date10 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number536373584215
Mileage66,934 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2014
Test date10 Oct 2014
Expiry9 Oct 2015
Test number247883684242
Mileage66,934 mi
PASSED · 9 Oct 2013
Test date9 Oct 2013
Expiry24 Oct 2014
Test number675392783211
Mileage54,747 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2012
Test date18 Oct 2012
Expiry24 Oct 2013
Test number918482692216
Mileage46,065 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2011
Test date25 Oct 2011
Expiry24 Oct 2012
Test number159048591208
Mileage32,608 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2010
Test date26 Feb 2010
Expiry25 Feb 2011
Test number333917450096
Mileage28,352 mi
FAILED · 26 Feb 2010
Test date26 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number200837550035
Mileage28,352 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)