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P4PU A
MOTValid
MOT due1 Jul 2026
First reg18 Jun 2003
Mileage95,624 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 June 2026.

FAILED · 25 Jun 2026
Test date25 Jun 2026
Expiry
Test number902901803837
Mileage95,624 mi
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Jul 2025
Test date2 Jul 2025
Expiry1 Jul 2026
Test number923863353316
Mileage94,889 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jun 2024
Test date25 Jun 2024
Expiry25 Jun 2025
Test number719871842582
Mileage94,622 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Jun 2023
Test date26 Jun 2023
Expiry25 Jun 2024
Test number949760218864
Mileage94,317 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 26 Jun 2023
Test date26 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number182701675445
Mileage94,317 mi
PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2021
Test date17 Jun 2021
Expiry16 Jun 2022
Test number370568540949
Mileage93,816 mi
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2019
Test date11 Nov 2019
Expiry10 Nov 2020
Test number599647915382
Mileage93,648 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
FAILED · 7 Nov 2019
Test date7 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number634047401382
Mileage93,648 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
PASSED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry3 Oct 2019
Test number616607595768
Mileage91,927 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
PASSED · 2 Oct 2017
Test date2 Oct 2017
Expiry2 Oct 2018
Test number989223306343
Mileage87,605 mi
AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.
AdvisoryLift in both front lower rear ball joints.
AdvisoryNearside front lower front ball joint gaiter deteriorated.
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2016
Test date3 Oct 2016
Expiry2 Oct 2017
Test number990743688057
Mileage84,043 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number577532119031
Mileage84,043 mi
FailOffside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 20 Apr 2015
Test date20 Apr 2015
Expiry19 Apr 2016
Test number878930015115
Mileage67,834 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Nov 2013
Test date8 Nov 2013
Expiry7 Nov 2014
Test number836952613368
Mileage43,789 mi
PASSED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry5 Aug 2013
Test number338763912255
Mileage23,492 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2012
Test date26 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number376658302268
Mileage23,491 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 · 3 Aug 2011
Test date3 Aug 2011
Expiry5 Aug 2012
Test number418405411295
Mileage22,371 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry5 Aug 2011
Test number604537200218
Mileage18,792 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredadv on n/s/f tyre on 1.6m on outer edge
User Enteredadv on n/s/r tyre on 2.m
PASSED · 27 Jul 2009
Test date27 Jul 2009
Expiry5 Aug 2010
Test number942718009255
Mileage16,518 mi
PASSED · 24 Jul 2008
Test date24 Jul 2008
Expiry5 Aug 2009
Test number434616108285
Mileage13,649 mi
PASSED · 6 Aug 2007
Test date6 Aug 2007
Expiry5 Aug 2008
Test number784468017234
Mileage10,079 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2006
Test date10 Mar 2006
Expiry9 Mar 2007
Test number731449666075
Mileage8,893 mi