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MA05 ACV
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Jan 2026
First reg14 Mar 2005
Mileage138,763 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

PASSED · 14 Jan 2025
Test date14 Jan 2025
Expiry30 Jan 2026
Test number740987554663
Mileage138,763 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2025
Test date14 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number984804307922
Mileage138,763 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2024
Test date18 Jan 2024
Expiry30 Jan 2025
Test number568138031973
Mileage133,687 mi
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 17 Jan 2024
Test date17 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number318358212562
Mileage133,687 mi
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 31 Jan 2023
Test date31 Jan 2023
Expiry30 Jan 2024
Test number995209772897
Mileage129,123 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 17 Jan 2023
Test date17 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number548323368970
Mileage129,120 mi
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorPower steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2022
Test date25 Jan 2022
Expiry25 Jan 2023
Test number984532801082
Mileage125,233 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2022
Test date14 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number771400496994
Mileage125,229 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front pipe
PASSED · 20 Jan 2021
Test date20 Jan 2021
Expiry25 Jan 2022
Test number771996096363
Mileage123,300 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryThe nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers are detached
PASSED · 14 Jan 2020
Test date14 Jan 2020
Expiry25 Jan 2021
Test number498922505765
Mileage121,560 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer is in a corroded condition
AdvisoryThe rear axle is in a corroded condition
PASSED · 15 Jan 2019
Test date15 Jan 2019
Expiry25 Jan 2020
Test number818802436947
Mileage116,403 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Inner steering arm rack joint slight play
Advisorycat section to centre exhaust section clamping sleeve badly corroded
PASSED · 10 Jan 2018
Test date10 Jan 2018
Expiry25 Jan 2019
Test number988380266332
Mileage112,967 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2017
Test date26 Jan 2017
Expiry25 Jan 2018
Test number609062102745
Mileage109,325 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryexhaust connector and rear silencer corroded
Advisorygeneral corrosion to suspension parts
AdvisoryRear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split
FAILED · 26 Jan 2017
Test date26 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number899064216098
Mileage109,325 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisoryexhaust connector and rear silencer corroded
Advisorygeneral corrosion to suspension parts
AdvisoryRear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split
PASSED · 16 Feb 2016
Test date16 Feb 2016
Expiry14 Mar 2017
Test number727280494919
Mileage103,891 mi
AdvisoryExhaust system is in a corroded condition
FAILED · 15 Feb 2016
Test date15 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number217288663780
Mileage103,891 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust system is in a corroded condition
PASSED · 16 Feb 2015
Test date16 Feb 2015
Expiry14 Mar 2016
Test number126107045408
Mileage97,193 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredThe rear exhaust silencer is in a corroded condition
User EnteredThe rear shockabsorber bump stops are perished and detached
PASSED · 17 Feb 2014
Test date17 Feb 2014
Expiry14 Mar 2015
Test number996238644005
Mileage89,402 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredThe rear exhaust silencer is becoming corroded
User EnteredBoth the rear shockabsorbers are perished and detached
PASSED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry14 Mar 2014
Test number295881553068
Mileage85,650 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split
FAILED · 19 Feb 2013
Test date19 Feb 2013
Expiry
Test number758850553022
Mileage85,650 mi
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredfront nearside offside tyres wearing on outer edges
User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split
FAILED · 20 Feb 2012
Test date20 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number159101652082
Mileage80,821 mi
PrsFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredrear exhaust silencer deteriorated
PASSED · 20 Feb 2012
Test date20 Feb 2012
Expiry14 Mar 2013
Test number797921452095
Mileage80,821 mi
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Enteredrear exhaust silencer deteriorated
PASSED · 22 Feb 2011
Test date22 Feb 2011
Expiry14 Mar 2012
Test number228133551053
Mileage72,365 mi
AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredrear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished and split
PASSED · 17 Feb 2010
Test date17 Feb 2010
Expiry14 Mar 2011
Test number323628340012
Mileage55,933 mi
PASSED · 17 Feb 2009
Test date17 Feb 2009
Expiry14 Mar 2010
Test number902008149085
Mileage46,418 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2008
Test date20 Feb 2008
Expiry14 Mar 2009
Test number811401858066
Mileage38,573 mi