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DORCHESTER · Black

PO53 BBJ
MOTValid
MOT due22 Dec 2026
First reg24 Sep 2003
Mileage82,282 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 June 2026.

PASSED · 23 Dec 2025
Test date23 Dec 2025
Expiry22 Dec 2026
Test number448457766160
Mileage82,282 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Middle Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Ram Cover Split (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 4 Dec 2025
Test date4 Dec 2025
Expiry—
Test number207581557002
Mileage82,269 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Middle Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately Ram Cover Split (2.1.5 (f) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number841973838838
Mileage80,551 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 2 May 2023
Test date2 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number617018942826
Mileage80,551 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working and stop light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2022
Test date29 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Mar 2023
Test number717298594749
Mileage79,086 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 22 Mar 2022
Test date22 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number376640513117
Mileage79,086 mi
DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number320493584646
Mileage77,852 mi
PASSED · 22 Jan 2020
Test date22 Jan 2020
Expiry23 Jan 2021
Test number793697080773
Mileage77,329 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Jan 2019
Test date24 Jan 2019
Expiry23 Jan 2020
Test number574631093734
Mileage77,177 mi
PASSED · 17 Jan 2018
Test date17 Jan 2018
Expiry16 Jan 2019
Test number959057666656
Mileage76,294 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry4 Dec 2017
Test number299638018774
Mileage75,802 mi
Advisorynearside front chassis rail corroded slightly
Advisorynearside and offside rear inner sills corroded near limit
Advisoryoffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
Advisoryoffside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars
FAILED · 5 Dec 2016
Test date5 Dec 2016
Expiry—
Test number473866334071
Mileage75,800 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisorynearside front chassis rail corroded slightly
Advisorynearside and offside rear inner sills corroded near limit
Advisoryoffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
Advisoryoffside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars
PASSED · 3 Sep 2015
Test date3 Sep 2015
Expiry2 Sep 2016
Test number147214628175
Mileage72,173 mi
Advisorylong travel on handbrake lever
Advisorynearside front chassis rail corroded slightly
Advisoryrear inner sills corroded near limit.
Advisoryoffside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded and thin.
Advisoryoff side rear tyre worn near to wear bars and has a cut in the tread to the limit.
AdvisoryNearside nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.
FAILED · 2 Sep 2015
Test date2 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number457734579535
Mileage72,170 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch corroded around belt mounting (5.2.6)
FailTyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyre on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Advisorylong travel on handbrake lever
Advisorynearside front chassis rail corroded slightly
Advisoryrear inner sills corroded near limit.
Advisoryoffside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded and thin.
Advisoryoff side rear tyre worn near to wear bars and has a cut in the tread to the limit.
AdvisoryNearside nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.
PASSED · 19 Aug 2014
Test date19 Aug 2014
Expiry2 Sep 2015
Test number116771334218
Mileage69,182 mi
User EnteredFront brake discs won
PASSED · 3 Sep 2013
Test date3 Sep 2013
Expiry2 Sep 2014
Test number647026443200
Mileage65,737 mi
PASSED · 5 Jul 2012
Test date5 Jul 2012
Expiry4 Jul 2013
Test number825587782163
Mileage60,011 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry12 Oct 2012
Test number917870771276
Mileage54,925 mi
FAILED · 5 Sep 2011
Test date5 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number817048741215
Mileage54,786 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2010
Test date13 Sep 2010
Expiry12 Oct 2011
Test number194316250285
Mileage49,117 mi
FAILED · 8 Sep 2010
Test date8 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number334061950496
Mileage49,110 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2009
Test date13 Oct 2009
Expiry12 Oct 2010
Test number891866689203
Mileage42,078 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2008
Test date10 Oct 2008
Expiry9 Oct 2009
Test number720884788259
Mileage36,035 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2007
Test date21 Sep 2007
Expiry9 Oct 2008
Test number553624467273
Mileage28,590 mi
PASSED · 10 Oct 2006
Test date10 Oct 2006
Expiry9 Oct 2007
Test number394783586414
Mileage21,327 mi