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M505 ARL
MOTValid
MOT due17 Sep 2026
First reg1 Aug 1994
Mileage200,108 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 September 2025.

PASSED · 18 Sep 2025
Test date18 Sep 2025
Expiry17 Sep 2026
Test number895272518461
Mileage200,108 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Jul 2025
Test date21 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number558625580952
Mileage200,108 mi
MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main crossmember too chassis,support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member too main chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust bracket broken
AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount holed
AdvisoryOffside Front top of floor outrigger weakend by corrosion
PASSED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry31 Jul 2025
Test number207643563341
Mileage195,834 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Advisoryoil leaks
FAILED · 10 Jul 2024
Test date10 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number320925229062
Mileage195,834 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Advisoryoil leaks
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2023
Test date17 Jul 2023
Expiry31 Jul 2024
Test number417497532932
Mileage184,019 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front torque reaction arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front torque reaction arm bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2022
Test date26 Jul 2022
Expiry31 Jul 2023
Test number198860385398
Mileage176,561 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advisoryexhaust pipe leaking at rear
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint worn
FAILED · 25 Jul 2022
Test date25 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number925856327465
Mileage176,561 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advisoryexhaust pipe leaking at rear
MajorRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry31 Jul 2022
Test number712069994203
Mileage169,370 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but still legible
AdvisoryNearside Front driving light / fog light inoperative
Advisoryengine oil leak
FAILED · 12 Jul 2021
Test date12 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number280877399032
Mileage169,371 mi
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but still legible
AdvisoryNearside Front driving light / fog light inoperative
Advisoryengine oil leak
MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Jul 2020
Test date6 Jul 2020
Expiry31 Jul 2021
Test number605125350319
Mileage163,277 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2019
Test date2 Jul 2019
Expiry31 Jul 2020
Test number739958230149
Mileage158,810 mi
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 2 Jul 2019
Test date2 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number450045389891
Mileage158,810 mi
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 13 Jul 2018
Test date13 Jul 2018
Expiry31 Jul 2019
Test number621161161694
Mileage153,960 mi
Advisorysteering drop arm ball joint worn
Advisorywiring loom rubbing on front propshaft
FAILED · 13 Jul 2018
Test date13 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number438912903854
Mileage153,960 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisorysteering drop arm ball joint worn
Advisorywiring loom rubbing on front propshaft
PASSED · 19 Jul 2017
Test date19 Jul 2017
Expiry31 Jul 2018
Test number288045617106
Mileage14,828 mi
PASSED · 19 Jul 2016
Test date19 Jul 2016
Expiry31 Jul 2017
Test number193849192282
Mileage143,552 mi
AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2015
Test date27 Jul 2015
Expiry31 Jul 2016
Test number478918905287
Mileage138,059 mi
User Enteredcondition of nearside door mirror glass
PASSED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry31 Jul 2015
Test number799879384136
Mileage131,655 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
User Enteredn/s door mirror glass broken
User Enteredwipers do not self park
User Enteredo/s wiper blade split on end
FAILED · 24 Jun 2014
Test date24 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number896595074182
Mileage131,451 mi
FailRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
User Enteredn/s door mirror glass broken
User Enteredwipers do not self park
User Enteredo/s wiper blade split on end
User EnteredDiesel around filler neck area
PASSED · 29 Jul 2013
Test date29 Jul 2013
Expiry31 Jul 2014
Test number998030413289
Mileage126,333 mi
PASSED · 30 Jul 2012
Test date30 Jul 2012
Expiry31 Jul 2013
Test number588602612228
Mileage120,734 mi
FAILED · 27 Jul 2012
Test date27 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number186019802243
Mileage120,734 mi
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2011
Test date27 Jul 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number526848301238
Mileage111,567 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2011
Test date22 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number929243301287
Mileage111,567 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
FailPower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 23 Jul 2010
Test date23 Jul 2010
Expiry31 Jul 2011
Test number584634200251
Mileage102,114 mi
FAILED · 23 Jul 2010
Test date23 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number412224900262
Mileage102,114 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredcondition of divers seatbelt
PASSED · 9 Jul 2009
Test date9 Jul 2009
Expiry31 Jul 2010
Test number754770799113
Mileage89,691 mi
FAILED · 9 Jul 2009
Test date9 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number831120799130
Mileage89,691 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredcondition of drivers seatbelt
PASSED · 25 Jul 2008
Test date25 Jul 2008
Expiry31 Jul 2009
Test number671967308250
Mileage78,935 mi
PASSED · 30 Jul 2007
Test date30 Jul 2007
Expiry31 Jul 2008
Test number440991917253
Mileage69,312 mi
FAILED · 27 Jul 2007
Test date27 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number371878107426
Mileage69,312 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2006
Test date27 Jul 2006
Expiry31 Jul 2007
Test number271798706270
Mileage63,297 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredFront axle has slight corrosion near and around mounting points
User EnteredRear cross member corroded and holed on both off side and near side.
User EnteredSlight fluctuation in rear brake readings.
PASSED · 1 Aug 2005
Test date1 Aug 2005
Expiry31 Jul 2006
Test number164193615200
Mileage60,034 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)