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HY04 ZZH
MOTValid
MOT due2 Sep 2026
First reg6 Mar 2004
Mileage139,024 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 March 2026.

PASSED · 3 Sep 2025
Test date3 Sep 2025
Expiry2 Sep 2026
Test number629653017865
Mileage139,024 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Joining Sleeve Has Minor Exhaust Leak (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Lower Area Of Engine Block Has Oil Dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Auto Gearbox area Damp With Oil Including Corroded Oil Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Sep 2025
Test date3 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number321200556798
Mileage139,023 mi
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel During R.B.T The Parking Brake Lever Fully Engaged Leaving No Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Joining Sleeve Has Minor Exhaust Leak (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Lower Area Of Engine Block Has Oil Dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Auto Gearbox area Damp With Oil Including Corroded Oil Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Feb 2024
Test date28 Feb 2024
Expiry27 Feb 2025
Test number351775201771
Mileage136,825 mi
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Advisoryexhaust corroded
PASSED · 8 Feb 2023
Test date8 Feb 2023
Expiry7 Feb 2024
Test number280423636352
Mileage134,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Tie rod has play
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and n/s discoloured (been hot) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
FAILED · 8 Feb 2023
Test date8 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number964059842896
Mileage134,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Tie rod has play
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and n/s discoloured (been hot) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
PrsExhaust system insecure centre clamp/sleeve failed (badly corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2022
Test date3 Feb 2022
Expiry2 Feb 2023
Test number887446459326
Mileage132,464 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and badly worn inner edge (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and badly worn inner edge (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Dec 2020
Test date29 Dec 2020
Expiry16 Jan 2022
Test number579775130291
Mileage130,382 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer outer skin separating
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays and engine cover fitted
FAILED · 29 Dec 2020
Test date29 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number676854458588
Mileage130,382 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryRear exhaust rear silencer outer skin separating
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryunder trays and engine cover fitted
PASSED · 17 Jul 2019
Test date17 Jul 2019
Expiry16 Jan 2021
Test number971502402446
Mileage127,807 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear exhaust rusty
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 16 Jul 2019
Test date16 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number582611967753
Mileage127,803 mi
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear exhaust rusty
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry5 Jun 2019
Test number468156451217
Mileage127,189 mi
AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
FAILED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number936770684167
Mileage127,189 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
AdvisoryEngine over filled with oil
PASSED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry30 May 2018
Test number501106019199
Mileage122,103 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry
Test number480965885926
Mileage122,102 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 9 May 2016
Test date9 May 2016
Expiry8 May 2017
Test number281473968635
Mileage115,289 mi
Advisoryeml on
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
FAILED · 9 May 2016
Test date9 May 2016
Expiry
Test number674276251109
Mileage115,289 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisoryeml on
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2015
Test date4 Mar 2015
Expiry6 Mar 2016
Test number429903365032
Mileage110,074 mi
User Enteredexhaust rear silencer in poor condition
User Enteredn/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner and outer edges
PASSED · 6 Mar 2014
Test date6 Mar 2014
Expiry6 Mar 2015
Test number488085664061
Mileage100,057 mi
User EnteredEML on
User Enteredboth front headlamp lenses faded
User Enteredn/s/r light cluster insecure
PASSED · 27 Feb 2013
Test date27 Feb 2013
Expiry6 Mar 2014
Test number306948653068
Mileage89,638 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entereddamp staining on fuel filter
User Enteredrear exhaust silencer corroded
User Enteredslight movement in front lower wishbones rear bushes
FAILED · 2 Mar 2012
Test date2 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number735812362005
Mileage81,531 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredOffside rear upper side light not working
User EnteredRear exhaust box corroded
User EnteredChip in windscreen
PASSED · 2 Mar 2012
Test date2 Mar 2012
Expiry6 Mar 2013
Test number445892262059
Mileage81,531 mi
User EnteredOffside rear upper side light not working
User EnteredRear exhaust box corroded
User EnteredChip in windscreen
PASSED · 7 Mar 2011
Test date7 Mar 2011
Expiry6 Mar 2012
Test number819286461067
Mileage69,897 mi
User Enteredrear brake discs in poor condition
FAILED · 7 Mar 2011
Test date7 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number298426761049
Mileage69,897 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Enteredrear brake discs in poor condition
PASSED · 17 Feb 2010
Test date17 Feb 2010
Expiry6 Mar 2011
Test number353958140091
Mileage62,572 mi
FAILED · 25 Feb 2009
Test date25 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number194496759468
Mileage54,718 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PASSED · 25 Feb 2009
Test date25 Feb 2009
Expiry6 Mar 2010
Test number564206259089
Mileage54,718 mi
FAILED · 14 Feb 2008
Test date14 Feb 2008
Expiry
Test number611905348092
Mileage43,042 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall
PASSED · 14 Feb 2008
Test date14 Feb 2008
Expiry6 Mar 2009
Test number984795248080
Mileage43,042 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre worn on outer side wall
PASSED · 14 Feb 2007
Test date14 Feb 2007
Expiry6 Mar 2008
Test number371215247037
Mileage32,725 mi