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JW53 JLS
MOTValid
MOT due24 Jul 2026
First reg6 Mar 2012
Mileage149,646 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 14 May 2026.

PASSED · 25 Jul 2025
Test date25 Jul 2025
Expiry24 Jul 2026
Test number803540548380
Mileage149,646 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jul 2025
Test date25 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number128668631720
Mileage149,646 mi
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2024
Test date12 Jul 2024
Expiry18 Jul 2025
Test number314484467124
Mileage132,787 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number984395205641
Mileage132,775 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner tread, cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2023
Test date12 Jul 2023
Expiry18 Jul 2024
Test number330340970344
Mileage124,346 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 12 Jul 2023
Test date12 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number642584782736
Mileage124,344 mi
MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Jul 2022
Test date19 Jul 2022
Expiry18 Jul 2023
Test number765310412100
Mileage112,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Jul 2022
Test date19 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number481849888484
Mileage112,958 mi
PrsRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry11 Jul 2022
Test number371070746636
Mileage100,917 mi
PASSED · 14 Jan 2021
Test date14 Jan 2021
Expiry13 Jan 2022
Test number718407970595
Mileage95,590 mi
PASSED · 9 Mar 2019
Test date9 Mar 2019
Expiry9 Mar 2020
Test number582583564130
Mileage70,967 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2019
Test date9 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number889629753269
Mileage70,967 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry9 Mar 2019
Test number778056936904
Mileage53,278 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
PASSED · 10 Mar 2017
Test date10 Mar 2017
Expiry9 Mar 2018
Test number443786901097
Mileage45,923 mi
AdvisoryRear 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 Mar 2017
Test date9 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number154733269950
Mileage45,923 mi
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryRear 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 · 26 Feb 2016
Test date26 Feb 2016
Expiry6 Mar 2017
Test number285949747494
Mileage38,541 mi
FAILED · 26 Feb 2016
Test date26 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number378133233300
Mileage38,541 mi
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED · 28 Feb 2015
Test date28 Feb 2015
Expiry6 Mar 2016
Test number138129255453
Mileage31,403 mi
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)