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LT55 GCO
MOTValid
MOT due6 Sep 2026
First reg1 Sep 2005
Mileage45,999 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 6 March 2026.

PASSED · 27 Aug 2025
Test date27 Aug 2025
Expiry6 Sep 2026
Test number783897666093
Mileage45,999 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Aug 2025
Test date26 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number410153229928
Mileage45,997 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Aug 2024
Test date21 Aug 2024
Expiry6 Sep 2025
Test number575668263684
Mileage43,488 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Aug 2024
Test date20 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number716939621918
Mileage43,484 mi
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2023
Test date7 Sep 2023
Expiry6 Sep 2024
Test number527842562764
Mileage41,201 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Sep 2023
Test date5 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number611737229871
Mileage41,201 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Routed wrong way around strut and fouling on wheel (1.6 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2022
Test date14 Nov 2022
Expiry13 Nov 2023
Test number846215639369
Mileage40,998 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisorywindscreen has small damage less then 10 mm circle at zone A but not effecting driving view
AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blade slightly worn both
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryparking brake lever has little reserve travel
FAILED · 11 Nov 2022
Test date11 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number278756635854
Mileage40,997 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working LED ,damaged/broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorywindscreen has small damage less then 10 mm circle at zone A but not effecting driving view
AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blade slightly worn both
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryparking brake lever has little reserve travel
PASSED · 12 Nov 2021
Test date12 Nov 2021
Expiry13 Nov 2022
Test number747757705311
Mileage39,352 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2021
Test date12 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number802851540140
Mileage39,351 mi
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2020
Test date31 Oct 2020
Expiry13 Nov 2021
Test number632943158513
Mileage37,035 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry13 Nov 2020
Test number772588884256
Mileage35,410 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry9 Oct 2019
Test number149658978258
Mileage34,769 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number357687428400
Mileage34,769 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2017
Test date10 Oct 2017
Expiry9 Oct 2018
Test number516597684890
Mileage33,138 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 10 Oct 2017
Test date10 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number281227298410
Mileage33,136 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2016
Test date18 Jul 2016
Expiry18 Jul 2017
Test number847721239308
Mileage32,785 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 18 Jul 2016
Test date18 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number501570676076
Mileage32,785 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2015
Test date19 Jul 2015
Expiry18 Jul 2016
Test number959970605215
Mileage31,787 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2014
Test date10 Jun 2014
Expiry19 Jun 2015
Test number826851864163
Mileage30,462 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Jun 2013
Test date20 Jun 2013
Expiry19 Jun 2014
Test number527161573126
Mileage28,788 mi
PASSED · 23 Feb 2012
Test date23 Feb 2012
Expiry27 Feb 2013
Test number875184552070
Mileage26,109 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 28 Feb 2011
Test date28 Feb 2011
Expiry27 Feb 2012
Test number226779251092
Mileage21,472 mi
PASSED · 19 Feb 2010
Test date19 Feb 2010
Expiry18 Feb 2011
Test number450580450050
Mileage17,742 mi
PASSED · 16 Feb 2009
Test date16 Feb 2009
Expiry15 Feb 2010
Test number913487649069
Mileage15,831 mi
FAILED · 16 Feb 2009
Test date16 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number850297149023
Mileage15,831 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)