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MX53 LAG
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Jun 2026
First reg26 Sep 2003
Mileage120,006 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 November 2025.

PASSED · 7 Jun 2025
Test date7 Jun 2025
Expiry6 Jun 2026
Test number817672556483
Mileage120,006 mi
AdvisoryCorrosion to floor and suspension component components
PASSED · 7 Jun 2024
Test date7 Jun 2024
Expiry6 Jun 2025
Test number888790307297
Mileage101,280 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2023
Test date23 May 2023
Expiry22 May 2024
Test number289801064796
Mileage85,740 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry
Test number974965508098
Mileage85,730 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Feb 2023
Test date22 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number218011168954
Mileage85,683 mi
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear sub frames suspension arms anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2022
Test date16 Feb 2022
Expiry2 Mar 2023
Test number511969589878
Mileage85,170 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front and rear including inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 Mar 2021
Test date3 Mar 2021
Expiry2 Mar 2022
Test number177233343302
Mileage83,906 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion on all serviceable components including all inner and outer sills
FAILED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number408997223767
Mileage83,906 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion on all serviceable components including all inner and outer sills
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry31 Oct 2020
Test number230874841049
Mileage83,145 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corroded
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2018
Test date1 Nov 2018
Expiry31 Oct 2019
Test number228284154110
Mileage81,480 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll inner sills and outer sills corroded
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number440300257674
Mileage81,480 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth registration plates deteriorated
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll inner and outer sills corroded
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust joints heavily corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 29 Sep 2017
Test date29 Sep 2017
Expiry2 Oct 2018
Test number444580961931
Mileage79,733 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PASSED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry2 Oct 2017
Test number327311491546
Mileage77,516 mi
Advisorysurface corrison on all surface components
Advisoryo/s +n/s rear sills corroded
PASSED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry2 Oct 2016
Test number291730151654
Mileage74,978 mi
FAILED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number292224615454
Mileage74,978 mi
FailBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
Failrear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2014
Test date3 Oct 2014
Expiry2 Oct 2015
Test number416176174223
Mileage72,887 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredNearside rear brake slight bind
FAILED · 2 Oct 2014
Test date2 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number959175574259
Mileage72,887 mi
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User EnteredNearside rear brake slight bind
PASSED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry2 Oct 2014
Test number628994073240
Mileage70,366 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Oct 2013
Test number317237672268
Mileage68,704 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number607898962236
Mileage68,465 mi
FailNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User EnteredNearside rear slight brake bind
PASSED · 30 Sep 2011
Test date30 Sep 2011
Expiry29 Sep 2012
Test number336053671406
Mileage66,349 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2010
Test date16 Jan 2010
Expiry15 Jan 2011
Test number614816010052
Mileage546,078 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2008
Test date13 Nov 2008
Expiry12 Nov 2009
Test number461968218496
Mileage43,143 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2007
Test date5 Oct 2007
Expiry4 Oct 2008
Test number153048977255
Mileage41,006 mi
PASSED · 7 Sep 2006
Test date7 Sep 2006
Expiry26 Sep 2007
Test number452060656200
Mileage36,902 mi