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FV12 XBE
MOTValid
MOT due14 Feb 2027
First reg17 Apr 2012
Mileage121,052 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 May 2026.

PASSED · 2 Feb 2026
Test date2 Feb 2026
Expiry14 Feb 2027
Test number342207899332
Mileage121,052 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2026
Test date2 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number414017342392
Mileage121,052 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2025
Test date15 Feb 2025
Expiry14 Feb 2026
Test number764045588669
Mileage117,817 mi
PASSED · 12 Jul 2024
Test date12 Jul 2024
Expiry11 Jul 2025
Test number680442110837
Mileage110,185 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2023
Test date5 Jul 2023
Expiry4 Jul 2024
Test number305910203867
Mileage98,958 mi
FAILED · 29 Jun 2023
Test date29 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number837429869471
Mileage98,957 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt requires new boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2022
Test date31 Aug 2022
Expiry30 Aug 2023
Test number708406717075
Mileage92,666 mi
Advisoryexhaust rusted
PASSED · 27 Oct 2021
Test date27 Oct 2021
Expiry26 Oct 2022
Test number384966146636
Mileage85,840 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense broken
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber dust shrouds detached
FAILED · 27 Oct 2021
Test date27 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number501900234181
Mileage85,840 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense broken
PrsRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber dust shrouds detached
PASSED · 8 Oct 2020
Test date8 Oct 2020
Expiry14 Oct 2021
Test number247581473193
Mileage80,903 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2019
Test date15 Apr 2019
Expiry14 Oct 2020
Test number222830631090
Mileage72,611 mi
FAILED · 13 Mar 2019
Test date13 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number365073356619
Mileage71,988 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry18 Mar 2019
Test number943739560549
Mileage56,298 mi
Advisoryrear brakes noisey
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 17 Mar 2018
Test date17 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number118008148735
Mileage56,298 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisoryrear brakes noisey
PASSED · 13 Feb 2017
Test date13 Feb 2017
Expiry12 Feb 2018
Test number143958025029
Mileage42,378 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAILED · 11 Feb 2017
Test date11 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number955826926592
Mileage42,378 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 6 Jun 2016
Test date6 Jun 2016
Expiry9 Jun 2017
Test number657619221139
Mileage34,846 mi
PASSED · 10 Jun 2015
Test date10 Jun 2015
Expiry9 Jun 2016
Test number287211965423
Mileage23,948 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)