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P565 FMS
MOTExpired
MOT due11 Mar 2025
First reg31 Dec 1997
Mileage111,858 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 October 2025.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2024
Test date12 Mar 2024
Expiry11 Mar 2025
Test number155144877396
Mileage111,858 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2024
Test date21 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number773513792365
Mileage111,855 mi
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor within 30cm of seat belt and seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2019
Test date20 Mar 2019
Expiry19 Mar 2020
Test number448045241268
Mileage110,358 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak at rear
AdvisoryBoth front spring mountings heavily under sealed
FAILED · 11 Mar 2019
Test date11 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number341956892133
Mileage110,355 mi
MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak at rear
PASSED · 19 Mar 2018
Test date19 Mar 2018
Expiry18 Mar 2019
Test number280719577776
Mileage108,594 mi
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
AdvisoryUnderside heavily waxoyled
AdvisoryOil leak Rear Diff
FAILED · 9 Mar 2018
Test date9 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number600379063529
Mileage108,592 mi
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
AdvisoryUnderside heavily waxoyled
AdvisoryOil leak Rear Diff
PASSED · 7 Mar 2017
Test date7 Mar 2017
Expiry6 Mar 2018
Test number846320550351
Mileage107,496 mi
PASSED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry12 May 2017
Test number203301362570
Mileage105,922 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryoil leak at rear diff
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 13 May 2015
Test date13 May 2015
Expiry12 May 2016
Test number448203135103
Mileage104,075 mi
FAILED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry
Test number609885825197
Mileage104,050 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry21 Apr 2015
Test number507112214157
Mileage102,000 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 11 Apr 2013
Test date11 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number415501903163
Mileage99,906 mi
PrsNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PrsOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2013
Test date11 Apr 2013
Expiry13 Apr 2014
Test number405641703136
Mileage99,906 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2012
Test date12 Apr 2012
Expiry13 Apr 2013
Test number128383802162
Mileage97,444 mi
PASSED · 14 Apr 2011
Test date14 Apr 2011
Expiry13 Apr 2012
Test number136064001128
Mileage94,926 mi
PASSED · 8 Mar 2010
Test date8 Mar 2010
Expiry7 Mar 2011
Test number144457760071
Mileage92,088 mi
PASSED · 7 Mar 2009
Test date7 Mar 2009
Expiry6 Mar 2010
Test number111866569427
Mileage88,817 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 5 Mar 2009
Test date5 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number991884569065
Mileage88,817 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Feb 2008
Test date18 Feb 2008
Expiry18 Feb 2009
Test number223909248070
Mileage85,146 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2007
Test date14 Feb 2007
Expiry18 Feb 2008
Test number664265147023
Mileage81,137 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 13 Feb 2006
Test date13 Feb 2006
Expiry18 Feb 2007
Test number450334446058
Mileage76,870 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)