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MK53 FDN
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Apr 2026
First reg10 Sep 2003
Mileage115,622 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 April 2026.

PASSED · 22 Apr 2025
Test date22 Apr 2025
Expiry27 Apr 2026
Test number523342610189
Mileage115,622 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Apr 2024
Test date23 Apr 2024
Expiry27 Apr 2025
Test number558291371201
Mileage107,868 mi
AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam REAR BUSHES (5.1.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront suspension and components
PASSED · 26 Apr 2023
Test date26 Apr 2023
Expiry27 Apr 2024
Test number751499644920
Mileage97,946 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2022
Test date22 Apr 2022
Expiry27 Apr 2023
Test number492512957815
Mileage88,427 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Apr 2021
Test date26 Apr 2021
Expiry27 Apr 2022
Test number700393729202
Mileage79,001 mi
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 28 Apr 2020
Test date28 Apr 2020
Expiry27 Apr 2021
Test number695845388606
Mileage78,277 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry28 Mar 2020
Test number521027439937
Mileage73,001 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2018
Test date28 Mar 2018
Expiry28 Mar 2019
Test number142536889350
Mileage69,045 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 28 Mar 2018
Test date28 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number444736449784
Mileage69,045 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
PrsFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry28 Mar 2018
Test number955690914750
Mileage65,208 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number826699855608
Mileage65,208 mi
FailNearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
PASSED · 26 Mar 2016
Test date26 Mar 2016
Expiry28 Mar 2017
Test number371336945443
Mileage58,889 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2015
Test date28 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number245237685031
Mileage52,886 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2015
Test date28 Mar 2015
Expiry28 Mar 2016
Test number155977085418
Mileage52,886 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)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2014
Test date29 Mar 2014
Expiry28 Mar 2015
Test number117958184419
Mileage50,490 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 28 Mar 2014
Test date28 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number735267784009
Mileage50,490 mi
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number587386983007
Mileage47,585 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 27 Mar 2013
Test date27 Mar 2013
Expiry28 Mar 2014
Test number158186783469
Mileage47,585 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 EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 29 Mar 2012
Test date29 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number889189182002
Mileage45,177 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2012
Test date29 Mar 2012
Expiry28 Mar 2013
Test number976129482048
Mileage45,177 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2011
Test date30 Sep 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number416633071223
Mileage43,200 mi
User Enteredrear brakes binding slightly and parking brake has just met requirements
PASSED · 27 Sep 2010
Test date27 Sep 2010
Expiry4 Oct 2011
Test number353840170267
Mileage37,737 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 27 Sep 2010
Test date27 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number260020170268
Mileage37,737 mi
FailOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number364461609360
Mileage31,600 mi
PrsHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 28 Oct 2009
Test date28 Oct 2009
Expiry27 Oct 2010
Test number750731109326
Mileage31,600 mi
PASSED · 14 Sep 2009
Test date14 Sep 2009
Expiry4 Oct 2010
Test number514917059258
Mileage31,126 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 14 Sep 2009
Test date14 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number261117959256
Mileage31,126 mi
FailNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FailNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2008
Test date1 Oct 2008
Expiry4 Oct 2009
Test number774865278226
Mileage27,229 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 5 Oct 2007
Test date5 Oct 2007
Expiry4 Oct 2008
Test number104728177261
Mileage21,709 mi
PASSED · 15 Aug 2006
Test date15 Aug 2006
Expiry10 Sep 2007
Test number302457726266
Mileage16,782 mi