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GF03 BYL
MOTExpired
MOT due31 Mar 2026
First reg25 Mar 2003
Mileage166,728 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 October 2025.

PASSED · 25 Mar 2025
Test date25 Mar 2025
Expiry31 Mar 2026
Test number843625995469
Mileage166,728 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2025
Test date25 Mar 2025
Expiry—
Test number615008503068
Mileage166,728 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry31 Mar 2025
Test number855413768300
Mileage162,748 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry31 Mar 2024
Test number329698430211
Mileage158,719 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2022
Test date30 Mar 2022
Expiry31 Mar 2023
Test number422017427179
Mileage154,602 mi
AdvisorySlight in play offside front steering rack arm
AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar centre bush worn
AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to the legal limit, worn heavily inside edge
AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brake application
PASSED · 23 Mar 2021
Test date23 Mar 2021
Expiry31 Mar 2022
Test number139186383282
Mileage150,666 mi
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside edges
AdvisoryNearside front sidelight dim
AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
AdvisoryNearside front outer and inner cv boot perishing
AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack arm
PASSED · 24 Mar 2020
Test date24 Mar 2020
Expiry31 Mar 2021
Test number386864166693
Mileage148,661 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2019
Test date28 Mar 2019
Expiry31 Mar 2020
Test number256138027718
Mileage143,160 mi
AdvisoryAirbag light inoperative
AdvisoryPower steering hose to rack damp
AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear inner edges
AdvisoryGrease around nearside front outer cv boot, still prevents the ingress of dirt
AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush breaking up
AdvisoryVarious steel brake pipes starting to corrode
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
PASSED · 28 Mar 2018
Test date28 Mar 2018
Expiry31 Mar 2019
Test number949577369180
Mileage137,123 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry31 Mar 2018
Test number336943815620
Mileage128,164 mi
AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot perishing
AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inside edge
AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes breaking up
AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroding
PASSED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number464559736382
Mileage118,000 mi
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to legal limits on edges 195 65 15
AdvisoryRear tyres low
FAILED · 31 Mar 2016
Test date31 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number782416886468
Mileage118,000 mi
Failregistration plate deteriorated Front and rear (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to legal limits on edges 195 65 15
AdvisoryRear tyres low
FAILED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number398729085083
Mileage109,739 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Enteredpoor aim pattern n/s headlamp
User Enteredfront & rear no plates starting to deteriorate
User Entereddamp around power steering pipe at rear of gearbox
User Enteredrear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroding
PASSED · 30 Mar 2015
Test date30 Mar 2015
Expiry31 Mar 2016
Test number175699285457
Mileage109,739 mi
User Enteredpoor aim pattern n/s headlamp
User Enteredfront & rear no plates starting to deteriorate
User Entereddamp around power steering pipe at rear of gearbox
User Enteredrear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroding
PASSED · 27 Mar 2014
Test date27 Mar 2014
Expiry31 Mar 2015
Test number726576884065
Mileage104,246 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres are wearing out of shape on the inner edges
PASSED · 28 Mar 2013
Test date28 Mar 2013
Expiry31 Mar 2014
Test number207567483022
Mileage97,845 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry31 Mar 2013
Test number328620892024
Mileage90,367 mi
User Enteredfront and rear number plates are seperating
User Enteredboth front lower arm rear bushes are perishing
User Enteredmovement in rear axle bushes
PASSED · 1 Apr 2011
Test date1 Apr 2011
Expiry31 Mar 2012
Test number249771691093
Mileage83,026 mi
PASSED · 22 Mar 2010
Test date22 Mar 2010
Expiry25 Mar 2011
Test number403171480015
Mileage73,352 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 20 Mar 2009
Test date20 Mar 2009
Expiry25 Mar 2010
Test number842399579086
Mileage63,130 mi
FAILED · 13 Mar 2008
Test date13 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number553813478060
Mileage54,512 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 13 Mar 2008
Test date13 Mar 2008
Expiry25 Mar 2009
Test number800553378041
Mileage54,512 mi
PASSED · 24 Mar 2007
Test date24 Mar 2007
Expiry25 Mar 2008
Test number372533287077
Mileage46,620 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)
User Enteredoffside outer drive shaft gaiter damp with grease
User Enteredengine damp with oil
PASSED · 25 Mar 2006
Test date25 Mar 2006
Expiry25 Mar 2007
Test number864434386071
Mileage36,100 mi
FAILED · 25 Mar 2006
Test date25 Mar 2006
Expiry—
Test number194084486473
Mileage36,100 mi
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)