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MOTExpired
MOT due6 Apr 2026
First reg12 Dec 2001
Mileage200,247 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 10 April 2026.

FAILED · 8 Apr 2026
Test date8 Apr 2026
Expiry
Test number156582235496
Mileage200,247 mi
MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront oil low
MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shoulder( due to broken spring ) (5.2.3 (f))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2025
Test date18 Mar 2025
Expiry6 Apr 2026
Test number915628414051
Mileage196,469 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2024
Test date27 Mar 2024
Expiry6 Apr 2025
Test number283460969234
Mileage193,036 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry6 Apr 2024
Test number339639784589
Mileage188,094 mi
FAILED · 27 Mar 2023
Test date27 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number351618429175
Mileage188,094 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2022
Test date7 Apr 2022
Expiry6 Apr 2023
Test number593512272310
Mileage184,357 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear braking effort low, requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 7 Apr 2022
Test date7 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number153725290301
Mileage184,357 mi
PrsNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear braking effort low, requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED · 22 Jan 2021
Test date22 Jan 2021
Expiry21 Jan 2022
Test number561868360960
Mileage179,612 mi
PASSED · 18 Jun 2019
Test date18 Jun 2019
Expiry17 Dec 2020
Test number981886794707
Mileage174,441 mi
PASSED · 14 Jun 2018
Test date14 Jun 2018
Expiry13 Jun 2019
Test number386701618079
Mileage168,908 mi
PASSED · 20 Sep 2016
Test date20 Sep 2016
Expiry29 Sep 2017
Test number782274956523
Mileage168,586 mi
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry29 Sep 2016
Test number692747296712
Mileage167,567 mi
AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
FAILED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number569601803244
Mileage167,552 mi
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at front of subframe mount (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2014
Test date30 Sep 2014
Expiry29 Sep 2015
Test number485283074249
Mileage166,140 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2014
Test date29 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number198222974248
Mileage166,139 mi
FailNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User EnteredO/s outer sill weakened by corrosion
PASSED · 6 Nov 2013
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry5 Nov 2014
Test number488390113425
Mileage162,775 mi
User EnteredPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
User Enteredspare tyre splitting
FAILED · 6 Nov 2013
Test date6 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number958170113340
Mileage162,775 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User EnteredPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
User Enteredspare tyre splitting
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number395913092470
Mileage155,494 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number349803292473
Mileage155,494 mi
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2011
Test date7 Oct 2011
Expiry6 Oct 2012
Test number377920181482
Mileage147,685 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2011
Test date5 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number369048971498
Mileage147,685 mi
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
User EnteredBoth wiper rubbers split
User EnteredN/S/R seatbelt stalk plastic cover is broken
PASSED · 28 Oct 2010
Test date28 Oct 2010
Expiry19 Nov 2011
Test number193521400324
Mileage140,462 mi
User Enteredfront wiper blades getting in poor condition
PASSED · 13 Nov 2009
Test date13 Nov 2009
Expiry19 Nov 2010
Test number753547819300
Mileage129,863 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
FAILED · 13 Nov 2009
Test date13 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number320337019381
Mileage129,862 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredrear wiper blade split
PASSED · 10 Nov 2008
Test date10 Nov 2008
Expiry19 Nov 2009
Test number601835918379
Mileage122,778 mi
User Enteredslight play in steering rack,slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
PASSED · 13 Nov 2007
Test date13 Nov 2007
Expiry19 Nov 2008
Test number701897917320
Mileage104,112 mi
FAILED · 10 Nov 2007
Test date10 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number572184817397
Mileage104,110 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 20 Nov 2006
Test date20 Nov 2006
Expiry19 Nov 2007
Test number160684526332
Mileage84,437 mi
FAILED · 18 Nov 2006
Test date18 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number754082626341
Mileage84,371 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)