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OE61 BYJ
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Apr 2026
First reg13 Feb 2012
Mileage149,776 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 September 2025.

PASSED · 23 Apr 2025
Test date23 Apr 2025
Expiry22 Apr 2026
Test number894672050179
Mileage149,776 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner steering arm slight play
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner steering arm slight play
FAILED · 23 Apr 2025
Test date23 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number578723734202
Mileage149,776 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner steering arm slight play
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner steering arm slight play
PASSED · 21 Mar 2024
Test date21 Mar 2024
Expiry20 Mar 2025
Test number389474524268
Mileage142,150 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 15 Mar 2023
Test date15 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Mar 2024
Test number340045273785
Mileage135,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2023
Test date15 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number518048725673
Mileage135,797 mi
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry15 Mar 2023
Test number439850843154
Mileage127,870 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2021
Test date6 Mar 2021
Expiry8 Mar 2022
Test number761386751448
Mileage118,491 mi
MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number459120633508
Mileage118,491 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2020
Test date9 Mar 2020
Expiry8 Mar 2021
Test number663856681975
Mileage110,397 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2020
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number275837778910
Mileage110,397 mi
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry30 Apr 2020
Test number614995089784
Mileage96,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 30 Apr 2019
Test date30 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number401321374971
Mileage96,539 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry28 Feb 2019
Test number570879967855
Mileage79,217 mi
FAILED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number842109334198
Mileage79,217 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2017
Test date14 Feb 2017
Expiry28 Feb 2018
Test number777228985373
Mileage59,651 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry28 Feb 2017
Test number576103257170
Mileage43,892 mi
FAILED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number570420124881
Mileage43,892 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry13 Feb 2016
Test number688374745019
Mileage29,910 mi
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredchild seat nearside rear. Cannot inspect seat belt