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HM51 BOY
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Apr 2026
First reg1 Aug 2002
Mileage110,731 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 April 2026.

FAILED · 9 Apr 2026
Test date9 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number601221315159
Mileage110,731 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry13 Apr 2026
Test number693922149649
Mileage108,181 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number317446211685
Mileage108,181 mi
AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2024
Test date13 Apr 2024
Expiry12 Apr 2025
Test number537469131133
Mileage106,230 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
FAILED · 8 Apr 2024
Test date8 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number986284500347
Mileage106,212 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2023
Test date13 Mar 2023
Expiry12 Mar 2024
Test number162222513619
Mileage103,075 mi
Advisorybrake pad light on at mot
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle beam include mounting corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded
AdvisoryFront suspension component corroded
FAILED · 10 Mar 2023
Test date10 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number903719001934
Mileage103,071 mi
Advisorybrake pad light on at mot
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle beam include mounting corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded
AdvisoryFront suspension component corroded
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2022
Test date11 Mar 2022
Expiry11 Mar 2023
Test number772835240950
Mileage101,739 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2021
Test date4 Mar 2021
Expiry11 Mar 2022
Test number376091059156
Mileage101,035 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2020
Test date11 Mar 2020
Expiry11 Mar 2021
Test number894085273286
Mileage100,161 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer secure but badly fitted (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisorypad wear light on but pads ok
PASSED · 12 Mar 2019
Test date12 Mar 2019
Expiry11 Mar 2020
Test number557574274851
Mileage99,280 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak Radiator.
FAILED · 26 Feb 2019
Test date26 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number867310904307
Mileage99,271 mi
AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
MajorNearside 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 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))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak Radiator.
PASSED · 21 Feb 2018
Test date21 Feb 2018
Expiry21 Feb 2019
Test number434098833969
Mileage95,318 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Feb 2017
Test date22 Feb 2017
Expiry21 Feb 2018
Test number764609443326
Mileage89,553 mi
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorycentre exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number593485834681
Mileage89,552 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisorybrake warning lamp on.
AdvisoryOffside Front belt buckle plastic trim broken slightly
AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage from curb
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry2 Oct 2016
Test number306884512348
Mileage88,057 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisoryboth front tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords
FAILED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number452637909850
Mileage88,055 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorybrake pad warning light on
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisoryboth front tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords
PASSED · 2 Oct 2014
Test date2 Oct 2014
Expiry2 Oct 2015
Test number657345374257
Mileage84,259 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredNearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords
FAILED · 2 Oct 2014
Test date2 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number385935974296
Mileage84,259 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredNearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords
FAILED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number109654473232
Mileage79,341 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredbrake pad warning lamp on
User Enteredtemperature warning lamp on
PASSED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry2 Oct 2014
Test number775464973293
Mileage79,341 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredbrake pad warning lamp on
User Enteredtemperature warning lamp on
PASSED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Oct 2013
Test number429157772240
Mileage74,918 mi
PASSED · 18 Jun 2011
Test date18 Jun 2011
Expiry22 Jun 2012
Test number336789961194
Mileage64,158 mi
User Enteredcut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
FAILED · 18 Jun 2011
Test date18 Jun 2011
Expiry
Test number808919761175
Mileage64,158 mi
PrsNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
User Enteredcut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
FAILED · 23 Jun 2010
Test date23 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number454414370101
Mileage53,817 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User EnteredFront discs showing signs of wearing low.
PASSED · 23 Jun 2010
Test date23 Jun 2010
Expiry22 Jun 2011
Test number652034570150
Mileage53,817 mi
User EnteredFront discs showing signs of wearing low.
PASSED · 4 Aug 2009
Test date4 Aug 2009
Expiry3 Aug 2010
Test number851736319203
Mileage46,973 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2008
Test date13 Feb 2008
Expiry12 Feb 2009
Test number481524248044
Mileage37,645 mi
PASSED · 7 Sep 2006
Test date7 Sep 2006
Expiry6 Sep 2007
Test number180480556258
Mileage30,988 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2005
Test date11 Aug 2005
Expiry10 Aug 2006
Test number551333125248
Mileage22,604 mi
FAILED · 10 Aug 2005
Test date10 Aug 2005
Expiry
Test number540922825270
Mileage22,604 mi
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre slight outer wall cracking
User Enteredn/s headlight aim not tested