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LM55 MTK
MOTValid
MOT due3 Oct 2026
First reg28 Dec 2005
Mileage204,898 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 October 2025.

PASSED · 5 Sep 2025
Test date5 Sep 2025
Expiry3 Oct 2026
Test number206100374900
Mileage204,898 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 4 Sep 2025
Test date4 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number852808363825
Mileage204,898 mi
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2024
Test date4 Oct 2024
Expiry3 Oct 2025
Test number860307141530
Mileage194,975 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number566589189292
Mileage194,975 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2023
Test date31 Aug 2023
Expiry30 Aug 2024
Test number549096907207
Mileage181,741 mi
FAILED · 24 Aug 2023
Test date24 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number561663192272
Mileage181,410 mi
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2022
Test date25 Aug 2022
Expiry27 Aug 2023
Test number326140744755
Mileage169,696 mi
FAILED · 24 Aug 2022
Test date24 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number799875837757
Mileage169,696 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry27 Aug 2022
Test number529594046943
Mileage157,905 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Aug 2021
Test date25 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number509726112344
Mileage157,895 mi
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2020
Test date28 Aug 2020
Expiry27 Aug 2021
Test number444221691711
Mileage147,174 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 28 Aug 2020
Test date28 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number328997265304
Mileage147,174 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2019
Test date2 Aug 2019
Expiry1 Aug 2020
Test number958709521518
Mileage137,513 mi
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2018
Test date12 Jul 2018
Expiry31 Jul 2019
Test number278198782389
Mileage128,661 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2017
Test date1 Aug 2017
Expiry31 Jul 2018
Test number551266556834
Mileage118,262 mi
PASSED · 24 Aug 2016
Test date24 Aug 2016
Expiry3 Sep 2017
Test number114919577860
Mileage104,263 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 26 Aug 2015
Test date26 Aug 2015
Expiry3 Sep 2016
Test number119368435257
Mileage95,804 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2015
Test date18 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number438870435295
Mileage95,630 mi
FailNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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)
FailRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Sep 2014
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry3 Sep 2015
Test number556887444285
Mileage89,884 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2013
Test date8 Mar 2013
Expiry16 Mar 2014
Test number899397663084
Mileage81,999 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)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 7 Mar 2012
Test date7 Mar 2012
Expiry16 Mar 2013
Test number697517462025
Mileage70,855 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Mar 2012
Test number615746871034
Mileage60,730 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 5 Mar 2010
Test date5 Mar 2010
Expiry4 Mar 2011
Test number193504260037
Mileage53,481 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry25 Feb 2010
Test number213007959075
Mileage44,082 mi