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GR03 FRL
MOTExpired
MOT due29 Aug 2025
First reg18 Jul 2003
Mileage189,656 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 March 2026.

FAILED · 30 Aug 2025
Test date30 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number898296058076
Mileage189,656 mi
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryglow plug light on
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2024
Test date17 Aug 2024
Expiry29 Aug 2025
Test number737648718580
Mileage186,842 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))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2023
Test date30 Aug 2023
Expiry29 Aug 2024
Test number939116151622
Mileage183,563 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 19 Jul 2022
Test date19 Jul 2022
Expiry13 Aug 2023
Test number481833738658
Mileage179,647 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Jul 2022
Test date18 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number677462120966
Mileage179,647 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2021
Test date6 Aug 2021
Expiry13 Aug 2022
Test number206794487993
Mileage177,098 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Aug 2021
Test date5 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number964119662136
Mileage177,090 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2020
Test date20 Jul 2020
Expiry13 Aug 2021
Test number128875436974
Mileage169,068 mi
MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2019
Test date2 Aug 2019
Expiry13 Aug 2020
Test number404857299156
Mileage159,100 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 2 Aug 2019
Test date2 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number649767184695
Mileage159,100 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Aug 2018
Test date14 Aug 2018
Expiry13 Aug 2019
Test number216967925119
Mileage138,208 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear seats folded down
FAILED · 6 Aug 2018
Test date6 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number189709055387
Mileage138,166 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorExhaust system insecure Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside 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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear seats folded down
PASSED · 21 Jul 2017
Test date21 Jul 2017
Expiry8 Aug 2018
Test number446325651848
Mileage131,255 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2017
Test date21 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number706575591977
Mileage131,255 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2016
Test date6 Aug 2016
Expiry8 Aug 2017
Test number378346133112
Mileage125,151 mi
Advisoryunable to check rear seat belts at time of the test.
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported.
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry8 Aug 2016
Test number757917015293
Mileage111,737 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 25 Jul 2015
Test date25 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number216296405223
Mileage111,003 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 26 Jul 2014
Test date26 Jul 2014
Expiry8 Aug 2015
Test number149257904247
Mileage100,855 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)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredoffside front headlamp mountings broken but lamp is still secure
PASSED · 9 Aug 2013
Test date9 Aug 2013
Expiry8 Aug 2014
Test number965321423250
Mileage91,356 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry8 Aug 2013
Test number848072922217
Mileage84,770 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredall brake discs worn
FAILED · 3 Aug 2012
Test date3 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number999366812270
Mileage84,745 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredall brake discs worn
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number359693711275
Mileage80,595 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredLarge plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
PASSED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry25 Jul 2011
Test number164397200299
Mileage76,912 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2009
Test date21 Jul 2009
Expiry20 Jul 2010
Test number772842409287
Mileage69,203 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 20 Jul 2009
Test date20 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number623131309273
Mileage69,203 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Jul 2008
Test date14 Jul 2008
Expiry18 Jul 2009
Test number392197298165
Mileage53,675 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 17 Jul 2007
Test date17 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number540428297159
Mileage43,846 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PASSED · 17 Jul 2007
Test date17 Jul 2007
Expiry18 Jul 2008
Test number444178797126
Mileage43,846 mi
PASSED · 4 Jul 2006
Test date4 Jul 2006
Expiry18 Jul 2007
Test number110595486186
Mileage32,822 mi