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L321 FAM
MOTValid
MOT due17 Sep 2026
First reg21 Jul 2005
Mileage81,341 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 February 2026.

PASSED · 18 Sep 2025
Test date18 Sep 2025
Expiry17 Sep 2026
Test number100563667635
Mileage81,341 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2025
Test date17 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number368932953802
Mileage81,338 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2024
Test date27 Aug 2024
Expiry29 Aug 2025
Test number509505968421
Mileage75,881 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 21 Aug 2023
Test date21 Aug 2023
Expiry29 Aug 2024
Test number771479933655
Mileage74,092 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sill damaged
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryslight engine oil leak
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2023
Test date17 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number333070431190
Mileage75,090 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sill damaged
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryslight engine oil leak
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2022
Test date30 Aug 2022
Expiry29 Aug 2023
Test number336360766879
Mileage71,034 mi
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Aug 2022
Test date30 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number802155584662
Mileage71,034 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number202639439323
Mileage67,800 mi
Advisoryboth headlamp lenses deteriorated
Advisoryoffside outer sill damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake and parking brake lagging
FAILED · 13 Aug 2021
Test date13 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number984806217988
Mileage67,800 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryboth headlamp lenses deteriorated
Advisoryoffside outer sill damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake and parking brake lagging
PASSED · 28 Jul 2020
Test date28 Jul 2020
Expiry18 Aug 2021
Test number987841594485
Mileage65,789 mi
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes bolted to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Jul 2020
Test date28 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number932296049705
Mileage65,789 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryThe coolant is low!
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes bolted to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2019
Test date19 Aug 2019
Expiry18 Aug 2020
Test number221240568714
Mileage62,930 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 17 Aug 2019
Test date17 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number937729348804
Mileage62,929 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2018
Test date18 Aug 2018
Expiry17 Aug 2019
Test number143902084902
Mileage57,557 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2017
Test date21 Sep 2017
Expiry20 Sep 2018
Test number759909891281
Mileage53,475 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
Advisoryboth front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 21 Sep 2017
Test date21 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number917567120220
Mileage53,474 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
Advisoryboth front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2016
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry15 Sep 2017
Test number462332229032
Mileage50,198 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 9 Sep 2016
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number854443052096
Mileage50,198 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PrsWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items removed (8.3.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 15 Sep 2015
Test date15 Sep 2015
Expiry15 Sep 2016
Test number921875570824
Mileage46,127 mi
AdvisoryAge cracking to both front and rear suspension bushes
PASSED · 15 Sep 2014
Test date15 Sep 2014
Expiry15 Sep 2015
Test number315168654207
Mileage39,484 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredstonechips in windscreen
PASSED · 16 Sep 2013
Test date16 Sep 2013
Expiry15 Sep 2014
Test number455229653298
Mileage31,666 mi
User EnteredOffside wiper smearing screen
User EnteredOffside front and nearside rear tyres wearing outer edges
User EnteredNearside rear parking brake lever not fully resetting
FAILED · 16 Sep 2013
Test date16 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number149689653207
Mileage31,666 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredOffside wiper smearing screen
User EnteredOffside front and nearside rear tyres wearing outer edges
User EnteredNearside rear parking brake lever not fully resetting
PASSED · 4 Sep 2012
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry3 Sep 2013
Test number707928942220
Mileage27,670 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2012
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number349998242202
Mileage27,670 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2011
Test date5 Aug 2011
Expiry6 Aug 2012
Test number836747211272
Mileage23,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 6 Aug 2010
Test date6 Aug 2010
Expiry6 Aug 2011
Test number463838210203
Mileage19,274 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2009
Test date7 Aug 2009
Expiry6 Aug 2010
Test number351539919283
Mileage15,158 mi
PASSED · 7 Aug 2008
Test date7 Aug 2008
Expiry6 Aug 2009
Test number994380628267
Mileage11,232 mi