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J555 TTH
MOTValid
MOT due23 Sep 2026
First reg25 Nov 2003
Mileage121,824 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 December 2025.

PASSED · 24 Sep 2025
Test date24 Sep 2025
Expiry23 Sep 2026
Test number905394091934
Mileage121,824 mi
FAILED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number580677848614
Mileage121,824 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry14 Dec 2024
Test number478431635050
Mileage121,282 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 1 Dec 2023
Test date1 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number435847333033
Mileage121,190 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2022
Test date1 Dec 2022
Expiry30 Nov 2023
Test number807711364155
Mileage120,270 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 28 Nov 2022
Test date28 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number173840490998
Mileage120,270 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry30 Nov 2022
Test number285922942623
Mileage116,815 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry30 Nov 2021
Test number205801116417
Mileage112,719 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front seat back padding warn
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number510351052789
Mileage112,715 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front seat back padding warn
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2019
Test date19 Nov 2019
Expiry30 Nov 2020
Test number402583360539
Mileage109,430 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2019
Test date19 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number737389932395
Mileage109,430 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2018
Test date28 Nov 2018
Expiry30 Nov 2019
Test number755982674009
Mileage105,243 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryboth front and n/s/r tyres have slight cracking between treads
FAILED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number347100786220
Mileage105,240 mi
Advisoryoil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up
MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryboth front and n/s/r tyres have slight cracking between treads
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2017
Test date21 Nov 2017
Expiry30 Nov 2018
Test number187708586525
Mileage99,990 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 17 Nov 2017
Test date17 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number361388571046
Mileage99,963 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry30 Nov 2017
Test number842067989322
Mileage94,522 mi
Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front coming onto 2mm tread bars still ok (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number626709285326
Mileage94,522 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisoryoil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up
Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front coming onto 2mm tread bars still ok (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2015
Test date27 Nov 2015
Expiry30 Nov 2016
Test number435554978604
Mileage89,985 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 27 Nov 2015
Test date27 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number793870857040
Mileage89,985 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 21 Nov 2014
Test date21 Nov 2014
Expiry30 Nov 2015
Test number255655224385
Mileage85,706 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2013
Test date27 Nov 2013
Expiry30 Nov 2014
Test number486591933323
Mileage81,512 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
FAILED · 26 Nov 2013
Test date26 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number405260633410
Mileage81,474 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
User Enteredoil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up
PASSED · 28 Nov 2012
Test date28 Nov 2012
Expiry30 Nov 2013
Test number547333432352
Mileage77,949 mi
User Enteredn/s/r tyre slight cracking
PASSED · 30 Nov 2011
Test date30 Nov 2011
Expiry30 Nov 2012
Test number447274631312
Mileage74,650 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2011
Test date30 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number618264931329
Mileage74,650 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Nov 2010
Test date18 Nov 2010
Expiry30 Nov 2011
Test number882292020344
Mileage71,021 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredcentre heat shield loose
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn
User Enteredrear brake discs slightly pitted
FAILED · 18 Nov 2010
Test date18 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number900682420351
Mileage71,021 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredcentre heat shield loose
User Enteredfront brake discs slightly worn
User Enteredrear brake discs slightly pitted
PASSED · 1 Dec 2009
Test date1 Dec 2009
Expiry30 Nov 2010
Test number800625439319
Mileage55,669 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking n/s also wearing on inner tread
FAILED · 25 Nov 2009
Test date25 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number652479229394
Mileage55,653 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking n/s also wearing on inner tread
PASSED · 14 Nov 2008
Test date14 Nov 2008
Expiry25 Nov 2009
Test number662899518369
Mileage38,178 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside front & rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.
FAILED · 14 Nov 2008
Test date14 Nov 2008
Expiry
Test number753269718370
Mileage38,178 mi
PrsOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside front & rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.
PASSED · 19 Nov 2007
Test date19 Nov 2007
Expiry25 Nov 2008
Test number804163627317
Mileage21,756 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2006
Test date14 Nov 2006
Expiry25 Nov 2007
Test number943128116364
Mileage14,437 mi