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J261 BYD
MOTExpired
MOT due20 May 2026
First reg23 Sep 1991
Mileage65,347 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

34 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 April 2026.

PASSED · 21 May 2025
Test date21 May 2025
Expiry20 May 2026
Test number708939019826
Mileage65,347 mi
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Steering Idler Excessive Play
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 May 2025
Test date16 May 2025
Expiry
Test number832463094603
Mileage65,341 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Steering Idler Excessive Play
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 17 May 2024
Test date17 May 2024
Expiry16 May 2025
Test number250914773695
Mileage64,197 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
AdvisoryCentral steering idler slight wear
FAILED · 17 May 2024
Test date17 May 2024
Expiry
Test number413201954940
Mileage64,197 mi
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
AdvisoryCentral steering idler slight wear
PASSED · 12 Sep 2022
Test date12 Sep 2022
Expiry11 Sep 2023
Test number437307306618
Mileage64,148 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2021
Test date3 Sep 2021
Expiry8 Sep 2022
Test number126154570377
Mileage63,926 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry8 Sep 2021
Test number632876716299
Mileage63,593 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer srde wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight play in bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2019
Test date3 Sep 2019
Expiry3 Sep 2020
Test number294484486155
Mileage63,238 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2018
Test date4 Sep 2018
Expiry3 Sep 2019
Test number587643905270
Mileage62,804 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisoryside repeaters not seen from rear of vehicle
Advisoryplay in steering pivot point bush
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2018
Test date29 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number750037041418
Mileage62,796 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisoryside repeaters not seen from rear of vehicle
Advisoryplay in steering pivot point bush
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2017
Test date9 Aug 2017
Expiry11 Aug 2018
Test number407214555306
Mileage61,982 mi
Advisoryrear fuel hose slightly perished
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryCentral Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisorytemporary side repeaters fitted
Advisoryoffside front tyre worn slightly on the inside edge
Advisoryall tyres slightly perished
FAILED · 9 Aug 2017
Test date9 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number287546734428
Mileage61,982 mi
Advisoryrear fuel hose slightly perished
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryCentral Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisorytemporary side repeaters fitted
Advisoryoffside front tyre worn slightly on the inside edge
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisoryall tyres slightly perished
PASSED · 12 Aug 2016
Test date12 Aug 2016
Expiry11 Aug 2017
Test number902064150760
Mileage61,049 mi
Advisoryall tyres perished
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisorytemporary wing repeaters fitted
PASSED · 11 Aug 2015
Test date11 Aug 2015
Expiry11 Aug 2016
Test number899813225274
Mileage60,483 mi
AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Enteredtemporary wing repeaters fitted
PASSED · 11 Aug 2014
Test date11 Aug 2014
Expiry11 Aug 2015
Test number276913124214
Mileage58,740 mi
AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
User Enteredtemporary type wing repeators fitted
PASSED · 5 Aug 2013
Test date5 Aug 2013
Expiry11 Aug 2014
Test number306847813444
Mileage57,909 mi
User Enteredslightplay in steering idler
User Enteredvarious bits of corrosion under motorhome
FAILED · 2 Aug 2013
Test date2 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number446414413209
Mileage57,909 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
User Enteredslightplay in steering idler
User Enteredvarious bits of corrosion under motorhome
PASSED · 8 Aug 2012
Test date8 Aug 2012
Expiry11 Aug 2013
Test number109331822234
Mileage57,754 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
FAILED · 1 Aug 2012
Test date1 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number646214412240
Mileage57,742 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryCentre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2011
Test date12 Aug 2011
Expiry11 Aug 2012
Test number467844121287
Mileage54,732 mi
FAILED · 12 Aug 2011
Test date12 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number806634021279
Mileage54,732 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 25 Jun 2010
Test date25 Jun 2010
Expiry6 Jul 2011
Test number201396870132
Mileage51,829 mi
User Enteredsurface corrosion on o/s front sill
PASSED · 19 Jun 2009
Test date19 Jun 2009
Expiry6 Jul 2010
Test number774850979150
Mileage37,958 mi
FAILED · 17 Jun 2009
Test date17 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number501058769131
Mileage37,958 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED · 7 Jul 2008
Test date7 Jul 2008
Expiry6 Jul 2009
Test number490169488193
Mileage37,444 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2007
Test date17 Sep 2007
Expiry16 Sep 2008
Test number342470567457
Mileage36,756 mi
PASSED · 4 Dec 2006
Test date4 Dec 2006
Expiry9 Dec 2007
Test number172598136358
Mileage34,293 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2005
Test date5 Dec 2005
Expiry9 Dec 2006
Test number504239135303
Mileage32,238 mi