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J705 EES
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Jun 2025
First reg1 Mar 1992
Mileage72,840 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

34 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 June 2026.

PASSED · 19 Jun 2024
Test date19 Jun 2024
Expiry18 Jun 2025
Test number483121514908
Mileage72,840 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear brake pipes corroded
FAILED · 17 Jun 2024
Test date17 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number602113318388
Mileage72,838 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear brake pipes corroded
PASSED · 2 Jun 2023
Test date2 Jun 2023
Expiry1 Jun 2024
Test number660516650322
Mileage71,878 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 May 2023
Test date26 May 2023
Expiry
Test number678602726217
Mileage71,877 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Dec 2021
Test date16 Dec 2021
Expiry6 Jan 2023
Test number987956116134
Mileage69,379 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 15 Dec 2021
Test date15 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number665346594101
Mileage69,379 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 Jan 2021
Test date7 Jan 2021
Expiry6 Jan 2022
Test number904268266928
Mileage69,169 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Body corroded and holed at windscreen and bonnet hinge area
AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bolt fixing missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One rubber mount perished, other rubber mount detactched at centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring, front clamp slightly insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers require manually switched to parked position
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
FAILED · 18 Dec 2020
Test date18 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number419343185491
Mileage69,169 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Body corroded and holed at windscreen and bonnet hinge area
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bolt fixing missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One rubber mount perished, other rubber mount detactched at centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring, front clamp slightly insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers require manually switched to parked position
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
FAILED · 20 Nov 2020
Test date20 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number553677416716
Mileage69,169 mi
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At windsreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At bonnet hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bolt fixing missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One rubber mount perished, other rubber mount detached at centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring, front clamp slightly insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers require manually switched to parked position
PASSED · 18 Dec 2019
Test date18 Dec 2019
Expiry17 Dec 2020
Test number431447430721
Mileage69,167 mi
MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisorywiper blades not parking in corrected position.
FAILED · 11 Dec 2019
Test date11 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number672091576740
Mileage69,167 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
MinorOffside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch missing outer door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Advisorywiper blades not parking in corrected position.
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2018
Test date17 Dec 2018
Expiry16 Dec 2019
Test number970608964508
Mileage62,228 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Door handle insecure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Nov 2018
Test date27 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number637936696173
Mileage62,221 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Door handle insecure
MajorFuel pipe leaking At fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Nov 2017
Test date24 Nov 2017
Expiry24 Nov 2018
Test number882443599589
Mileage47,809 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2016
Test date25 Nov 2016
Expiry24 Nov 2017
Test number901644773724
Mileage42,155 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking but not exposing ply or cord.
AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
FAILED · 15 Nov 2016
Test date15 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number929433618827
Mileage42,155 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold. (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking but not exposing ply or cord.
AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
FailNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2015
Test date21 Sep 2015
Expiry20 Sep 2016
Test number618858971564
Mileage41,861 mi
PASSED · 20 Jun 2014
Test date20 Jun 2014
Expiry19 Jun 2015
Test number417891774145
Mileage41,387 mi
FAILED · 6 Jun 2014
Test date6 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number509827954102
Mileage41,387 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 22 May 2013
Test date22 May 2013
Expiry26 May 2014
Test number245332043147
Mileage41,083 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2012
Test date22 May 2012
Expiry26 May 2013
Test number926223442165
Mileage40,181 mi
PASSED · 24 May 2011
Test date24 May 2011
Expiry26 May 2012
Test number435644141194
Mileage38,695 mi
PASSED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry26 May 2011
Test number823084120158
Mileage36,363 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PASSED · 27 May 2009
Test date27 May 2009
Expiry26 May 2010
Test number494927949151
Mileage35,728 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredboth sides front tie bar bushes perished
User Enteredrear exhaust rubber perished
User Enteredoil leak sumf/front crank seal
FAILED · 19 May 2009
Test date19 May 2009
Expiry
Test number412409639123
Mileage35,726 mi
FailNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredcondensation in offside front headlamp
User Enteredboth sides front tie bar bushes perished
User Enteredrear exhaust rubber perished
User Enteredoil leak sumf/front crank seal
PASSED · 2 May 2008
Test date2 May 2008
Expiry5 May 2009
Test number263983928138
Mileage34,535 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
PASSED · 18 Apr 2007
Test date18 Apr 2007
Expiry5 May 2008
Test number581798707181
Mileage32,403 mi
FAILED · 17 Apr 2007
Test date17 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number791287107187
Mileage32,403 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User EnteredOil leak
User Entered-BOTH FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHES DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY,N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE-
PASSED · 19 Apr 2006
Test date19 Apr 2006
Expiry5 May 2007
Test number783419606198
Mileage30,305 mi