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HL03 HLE
MOTValid
MOT due21 Aug 2026
First reg17 Jun 2003
Mileage118,627 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 October 2025.

PASSED · 22 Aug 2025
Test date22 Aug 2025
Expiry21 Aug 2026
Test number471656055609
Mileage118,627 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jul 2025
Test date23 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number132029309049
Mileage118,626 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2024
Test date29 Jul 2024
Expiry4 Aug 2025
Test number683350121294
Mileage114,301 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear seats removed
FAILED · 29 Jul 2024
Test date29 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number756474577055
Mileage114,301 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear seats removed
PASSED · 4 Aug 2023
Test date4 Aug 2023
Expiry4 Aug 2024
Test number640233144751
Mileage99,210 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryboth rear brake discs corroded
FAILED · 1 Aug 2023
Test date1 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number305251088497
Mileage99,125 mi
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisorystone chip on windscreen
MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Aug 2022
Test date5 Aug 2022
Expiry4 Aug 2023
Test number585532348063
Mileage90,812 mi
Advisoryengine cover fitted
Advisoryundertray fitted
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 27 Jul 2022
Test date27 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number891529066073
Mileage90,812 mi
MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stays on (4.5.3 (a))
Advisoryengine cover fitted
Advisoryundertray fitted
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 24 Sep 2021
Test date24 Sep 2021
Expiry25 Sep 2022
Test number905661017210
Mileage82,493 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number512561646723
Mileage82,490 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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))
MajorOffside 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))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2020
Test date26 Sep 2020
Expiry25 Sep 2021
Test number292735940005
Mileage79,167 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Sep 2020
Test date26 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number578525920126
Mileage79,167 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2019
Test date26 Jun 2019
Expiry26 Dec 2020
Test number863818612254
Mileage77,677 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront brake pads getting low
PASSED · 27 Jun 2018
Test date27 Jun 2018
Expiry26 Jun 2019
Test number264363342117
Mileage75,959 mi
PASSED · 1 Jun 2017
Test date1 Jun 2017
Expiry31 May 2018
Test number696610164485
Mileage75,913 mi
FAILED · 1 Jun 2017
Test date1 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number482204175850
Mileage75,913 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 25 May 2016
Test date25 May 2016
Expiry24 May 2017
Test number904864889862
Mileage73,394 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2015
Test date22 May 2015
Expiry21 May 2016
Test number388022345180
Mileage70,712 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 22 May 2014
Test date22 May 2014
Expiry21 May 2015
Test number486052544103
Mileage64,976 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 20 May 2014
Test date20 May 2014
Expiry
Test number576490244104
Mileage64,921 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 10 May 2013
Test date10 May 2013
Expiry12 May 2014
Test number358620833149
Mileage58,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 May 2012
Test date12 May 2012
Expiry12 May 2013
Test number245333932163
Mileage52,386 mi
User EnteredAirbag warning light on
User EnteredStone chip in windscreen
User EnteredBoth rear tyres perishing + feathering on edges
User EnteredOil weep from engine
User EnteredOffside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease
User EnteredNearside front outer CV gaiter perishing
User EnteredBoth front suspension top mounts slightly worn
User EnteredSlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint
PASSED · 13 May 2011
Test date13 May 2011
Expiry12 May 2012
Test number449483931117
Mileage47,055 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User EnteredBoth rear tyres perished
User EnteredAirbag light on
PASSED · 13 May 2010
Test date13 May 2010
Expiry12 May 2011
Test number240753730470
Mileage40,621 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2010
Test date13 May 2010
Expiry
Test number802443430147
Mileage40,621 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 11 May 2009
Test date11 May 2009
Expiry10 May 2010
Test number273031739160
Mileage32,458 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 31 Mar 2008
Test date31 Mar 2008
Expiry30 Mar 2009
Test number143381198479
Mileage22,718 mi
PASSED · 4 Jun 2007
Test date4 Jun 2007
Expiry17 Jun 2008
Test number772055957188
Mileage20,411 mi
User EnteredFront tyres low on edges
PASSED · 26 May 2006
Test date26 May 2006
Expiry17 Jun 2007
Test number284436246175
Mileage17,998 mi