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LM04 XMH
MOTValid
MOT due22 Nov 2026
First reg31 May 2004
Mileage115,886 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 May 2026.

PASSED · 24 Oct 2025
Test date24 Oct 2025
Expiry22 Nov 2026
Test number546873289978
Mileage115,886 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2024
Test date23 Nov 2024
Expiry22 Nov 2025
Test number981106568873
Mileage107,109 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2024
Test date22 Nov 2024
Expiry—
Test number134078492194
Mileage107,105 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheated during inspection (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry27 Dec 2024
Test number960329079360
Mileage99,261 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2022
Test date5 Dec 2022
Expiry27 Dec 2023
Test number256897302837
Mileage89,195 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
PASSED · 28 Dec 2021
Test date28 Dec 2021
Expiry27 Dec 2022
Test number540544014630
Mileage87,480 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded.
PASSED · 23 Nov 2020
Test date23 Nov 2020
Expiry9 Dec 2021
Test number686561762766
Mileage87,431 mi
FAILED · 11 Nov 2020
Test date11 Nov 2020
Expiry—
Test number397940690139
Mileage87,431 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry9 Dec 2020
Test number448978941372
Mileage84,286 mi
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 · 29 Nov 2019
Test date29 Nov 2019
Expiry—
Test number587518951801
Mileage84,286 mi
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2018
Test date6 Dec 2018
Expiry9 Dec 2019
Test number863745223673
Mileage77,907 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 6 Dec 2018
Test date6 Dec 2018
Expiry—
Test number382733219370
Mileage77,907 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2017
Test date28 Nov 2017
Expiry9 Dec 2018
Test number307891259800
Mileage74,205 mi
PASSED · 9 Dec 2016
Test date9 Dec 2016
Expiry9 Dec 2017
Test number251190455268
Mileage68,290 mi
AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
FAILED · 28 Nov 2016
Test date28 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number532899236328
Mileage68,284 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake not fully returning (3.5.1k)
AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
PASSED · 10 Dec 2015
Test date10 Dec 2015
Expiry9 Dec 2016
Test number379599157681
Mileage64,119 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2015
Test date23 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jul 2016
Test number439164975169
Mileage62,299 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight bind o/s/r brake hand brake not fully returning
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User Enteredsuspension arm rusty
User Enteredexhaust braking up
FAILED · 18 Jun 2015
Test date18 Jun 2015
Expiry—
Test number395499665112
Mileage62,273 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight bind o/s/r brake hand brake not fully returning
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredCoolant leak
User Enteredsuspension arm rusty
User Enteredexhaust braking up
PASSED · 15 Jul 2014
Test date15 Jul 2014
Expiry14 Jul 2015
Test number759806194168
Mileage59,169 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredPetrol filler cap not lockable
User EnteredOffside rear brake appears to be binding slightly
FAILED · 14 Jul 2014
Test date14 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number117765494163
Mileage59,169 mi
FailRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FailHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredPetrol filler cap not lockable
User EnteredOffside rear brake appears to be binding slightly
FAILED · 29 May 2013
Test date29 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number799609243131
Mileage55,960 mi
PrsNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredrear exhaust deteriorated
PASSED · 29 May 2013
Test date29 May 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number637089143168
Mileage55,960 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)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredrear exhaust deteriorated
PASSED · 14 May 2012
Test date14 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number275545332444
Mileage48,562 mi
FAILED · 11 May 2012
Test date11 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number266652932467
Mileage48,547 mi
FailNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FailOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
PASSED · 6 May 2011
Test date6 May 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number779676021115
Mileage42,110 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 6 May 2011
Test date6 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number875856321120
Mileage42,110 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry31 May 2011
Test number531471440102
Mileage38,456 mi
PASSED · 14 May 2009
Test date14 May 2009
Expiry31 May 2010
Test number210534739400
Mileage34,331 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 May 2008
Test date9 May 2008
Expiry31 May 2009
Test number710400238124
Mileage30,228 mi
PASSED · 24 May 2007
Test date24 May 2007
Expiry31 May 2008
Test number861304347181
Mileage24,657 mi