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OE53 YDA
MOTValid
MOT due11 Nov 2026
First reg29 Nov 2003
Mileage125,550 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 December 2025.

PASSED · 30 Oct 2025
Test date30 Oct 2025
Expiry11 Nov 2026
Test number941156909990
Mileage125,550 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT+REAR (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION.
PASSED · 25 Oct 2024
Test date25 Oct 2024
Expiry11 Nov 2025
Test number572957052143
Mileage116,619 mi
AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 23 Oct 2024
Test date23 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number194427351194
Mileage116,569 mi
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2023
Test date31 Oct 2023
Expiry11 Nov 2024
Test number691552384681
Mileage103,938 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2022
Test date21 Oct 2022
Expiry11 Nov 2023
Test number870146649494
Mileage90,185 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2022
Test date20 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number785678961827
Mileage90,185 mi
DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Nov 2021
Test date12 Nov 2021
Expiry11 Nov 2022
Test number227518264728
Mileage81,413 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion Throughout Underneath
PASSED · 7 Sep 2020
Test date7 Sep 2020
Expiry8 Sep 2021
Test number913868748211
Mileage77,150 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfuel filter corroded
FAILED · 4 Sep 2020
Test date4 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number524210884398
Mileage77,129 mi
MajorNearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable broken (1.1.15 (d))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfuel filter corroded
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2019
Test date23 Aug 2019
Expiry8 Sep 2020
Test number836436761323
Mileage72,829 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 21 Aug 2019
Test date21 Aug 2019
Expiry—
Test number713798343216
Mileage72,829 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorBrake performance not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Sep 2018
Test date8 Sep 2018
Expiry8 Sep 2019
Test number449299319721
Mileage67,936 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2017
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry8 Sep 2018
Test number446225348420
Mileage64,294 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not returning to rest
Advisoryfront brake imbalance near limit
FAILED · 4 Sep 2017
Test date4 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number279614775316
Mileage64,294 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not returning to rest
Advisoryfront brake imbalance near limit
PASSED · 9 Sep 2016
Test date9 Sep 2016
Expiry8 Sep 2017
Test number916138454544
Mileage60,483 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2015
Test date18 Aug 2015
Expiry21 Aug 2016
Test number381384127834
Mileage56,473 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2014
Test date22 Aug 2014
Expiry21 Aug 2015
Test number695764734269
Mileage52,869 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2013
Test date21 Nov 2013
Expiry29 Nov 2014
Test number545315123308
Mileage47,906 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2012
Test date23 Nov 2012
Expiry29 Nov 2013
Test number437378722467
Mileage42,125 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2011
Test date24 Nov 2011
Expiry29 Nov 2012
Test number256238821313
Mileage38,024 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User Enteredoffside rear marker light not working and other three bulbs white
FAILED · 24 Nov 2011
Test date24 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number548598621350
Mileage38,024 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User Enteredoffside rear marker light not working and other three bulbs white
PASSED · 15 Nov 2010
Test date15 Nov 2010
Expiry29 Nov 2011
Test number322019410390
Mileage32,084 mi
PASSED · 18 Nov 2009
Test date18 Nov 2009
Expiry29 Nov 2010
Test number110582329324
Mileage26,672 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredchid seat fited at centre rear
PASSED · 19 Nov 2008
Test date19 Nov 2008
Expiry29 Nov 2009
Test number654374428342
Mileage21,595 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2007
Test date22 Nov 2007
Expiry29 Nov 2008
Test number650596127351
Mileage18,338 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2006
Test date25 Nov 2006
Expiry29 Nov 2007
Test number502159126311
Mileage14,472 mi