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LB56 CJE
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Apr 2026
First reg31 Oct 2006
Mileage155,301 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 16 April 2026.

PASSED · 8 Apr 2025
Test date8 Apr 2025
Expiry26 Apr 2026
Test number684348824140
Mileage155,301 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2024
Test date11 Apr 2024
Expiry26 Apr 2025
Test number904479248715
Mileage153,791 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryCorrosion in places
FAILED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number857729428914
Mileage153,787 mi
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryCorrosion in places
PASSED · 26 Apr 2023
Test date26 Apr 2023
Expiry26 Apr 2024
Test number558715230840
Mileage151,493 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 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))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 25 Apr 2023
Test date25 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number560595276775
Mileage151,488 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 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))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2022
Test date22 Apr 2022
Expiry26 Apr 2023
Test number831792021717
Mileage149,754 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flkexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisorynearside front cv boot wet but not split
PASSED · 26 Apr 2021
Test date26 Apr 2021
Expiry26 Apr 2022
Test number687833541508
Mileage148,043 mi
MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2020
Test date28 Mar 2020
Expiry26 Apr 2021
Test number702648538038
Mileage143,074 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry26 Apr 2020
Test number937402812444
Mileage133,416 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Apr 2019
Test date19 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number172647392555
Mileage133,244 mi
AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.
PASSED · 4 Apr 2018
Test date4 Apr 2018
Expiry26 Apr 2019
Test number719451154937
Mileage120,973 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge
FAILED · 4 Apr 2018
Test date4 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number989560133905
Mileage120,973 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Starting To Wear On Inner Edge
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2017
Test date21 Apr 2017
Expiry26 Apr 2018
Test number474438297466
Mileage110,914 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 21 Apr 2017
Test date21 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number900853821240
Mileage110,914 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2016
Test date20 Apr 2016
Expiry26 Apr 2017
Test number560388329860
Mileage98,711 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 2 Apr 2015
Test date2 Apr 2015
Expiry26 Apr 2016
Test number699662195041
Mileage91,290 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry26 Apr 2015
Test number609783114195
Mileage80,646 mi
User Enteredo/s/r tyre slight perished 8 years old
User Enteredfront disc's worn
FAILED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number377493914191
Mileage80,646 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s/r tyre slight perished 8 years old
User Enteredfront disc's worn
PASSED · 16 Apr 2013
Test date16 Apr 2013
Expiry26 Apr 2014
Test number418896403193
Mileage71,299 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)
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredfront wipers smearing slightly
FAILED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number858058412102
Mileage63,078 mi
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry26 Apr 2013
Test number727968012190
Mileage63,078 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number924425590224
Mileage49,651 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 26 Oct 2009
Test date26 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number622559599259
Mileage41,189 mi
User Enterednail in near side reat tyre tred