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PL53 JUY
MOTValid
MOT due21 Sep 2026
First reg24 Dec 2003
Mileage97,055 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 November 2025.

PASSED · 22 Sep 2025
Test date22 Sep 2025
Expiry21 Sep 2026
Test number990161485890
Mileage97,055 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Sep 2024
Test date19 Sep 2024
Expiry18 Sep 2025
Test number585981136257
Mileage94,001 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Sep 2024
Test date19 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number628239324977
Mileage94,001 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2023
Test date28 Aug 2023
Expiry1 Sep 2024
Test number323356687164
Mileage89,734 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking around pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip across top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 28 Aug 2023
Test date28 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number494827039958
Mileage89,734 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking around pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip across top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry1 Sep 2023
Test number293253691398
Mileage87,732 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 2 Sep 2022
Test date2 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number335190803031
Mileage87,730 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2020
Test date1 Sep 2020
Expiry4 Sep 2021
Test number563132743057
Mileage74,637 mi
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2020
Test date29 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number271371733994
Mileage74,626 mi
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S (4.1.2 (c))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2019
Test date3 Sep 2019
Expiry4 Sep 2020
Test number161763937669
Mileage70,728 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2018
Test date5 Sep 2018
Expiry4 Sep 2019
Test number864417197124
Mileage68,049 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2018
Test date4 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number538696048823
Mileage68,049 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2017
Test date1 Sep 2017
Expiry31 Aug 2018
Test number753302950510
Mileage65,804 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)
FAILED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number859112392158
Mileage65,767 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry11 Oct 2017
Test number919392208975
Mileage59,475 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryn/s front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
FAILED · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number732945099725
Mileage59,475 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s rear brake hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryn/s front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
PASSED · 23 Apr 2015
Test date23 Apr 2015
Expiry22 Apr 2016
Test number537673415171
Mileage52,114 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entereddamage to offside front door mirror cover
FAILED · 17 Apr 2015
Test date17 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number185947005197
Mileage52,107 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entereddamage to offside front door mirror cover
PASSED · 14 Mar 2014
Test date14 Mar 2014
Expiry13 Mar 2015
Test number526673674000
Mileage46,741 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 Mar 2014
Test date13 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number928992874000
Mileage46,741 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2013
Test date26 Feb 2013
Expiry12 Mar 2014
Test number836067953036
Mileage44,540 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2012
Test date13 Mar 2012
Expiry12 Mar 2013
Test number967003472060
Mileage39,356 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2010
Test date21 Dec 2010
Expiry24 Dec 2011
Test number991605950381
Mileage37,853 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
User Enteredadvise both front tyres worn close to limit outer edges
FAILED · 20 Dec 2010
Test date20 Dec 2010
Expiry
Test number393604750373
Mileage37,851 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
User Enteredadvise both front tyres worn close to limit outer edges
PASSED · 8 Dec 2009
Test date8 Dec 2009
Expiry24 Dec 2010
Test number454312049392
Mileage33,425 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Dec 2008
Test date16 Dec 2008
Expiry24 Dec 2009
Test number294671358346
Mileage29,176 mi
PASSED · 17 Dec 2007
Test date17 Dec 2007
Expiry24 Dec 2008
Test number150621157327
Mileage24,224 mi
PASSED · 19 Dec 2006
Test date19 Dec 2006
Expiry24 Dec 2007
Test number200783756327
Mileage19,102 mi