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9-3 · Red

LC05 ECA
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Jan 2021
First reg11 Jul 2005
Mileage145,356 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 August 2025.

PASSED · 6 Jul 2019
Test date6 Jul 2019
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number222243091773
Mileage145,356 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 29 Jun 2019
Test date29 Jun 2019
Expiry—
Test number867341423161
Mileage145,344 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2015
Test date25 Sep 2015
Expiry27 Sep 2016
Test number499776639169
Mileage130,411 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2014
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry27 Sep 2015
Test number485347364259
Mileage105,873 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2013
Test date28 Sep 2013
Expiry27 Sep 2014
Test number365581473200
Mileage92,267 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s/r inner brake pad worn
FAILED · 28 Sep 2013
Test date28 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number605781873276
Mileage92,267 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo/s/r inner brake pad worn
User Enteredplay in both steering rack ends
PASSED · 2 Apr 2012
Test date2 Apr 2012
Expiry1 Apr 2013
Test number718053992055
Mileage77,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2012
Test date1 Apr 2012
Expiry—
Test number306272592082
Mileage77,561 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Mar 2011
Test date22 Mar 2011
Expiry21 Mar 2012
Test number175521781009
Mileage69,710 mi
User Enteredfront tyres bald on outer edges not in centre 3/4
User Enteredoffside rear tyre bald on inner edge not in centre 3/4
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
PASSED · 20 Oct 2009
Test date20 Oct 2009
Expiry19 Oct 2010
Test number584583699210
Mileage56,639 mi
PASSED · 3 Oct 2008
Test date3 Oct 2008
Expiry2 Oct 2009
Test number371747978472
Mileage43,595 mi