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R444 RTR
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Dec 2025
First reg30 Mar 2005
Mileage144,815 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 December 2025.

PASSED · 13 Dec 2024
Test date13 Dec 2024
Expiry22 Dec 2025
Test number623284570249
Mileage144,815 mi
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 11 Dec 2024
Test date11 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number465096320335
Mileage144,800 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2023
Test date22 Dec 2023
Expiry22 Dec 2024
Test number128764267445
Mileage142,654 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryboth rear tyres deteriorated 205/55/16
MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2023
Test date20 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number240707698210
Mileage142,652 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryboth rear tyres deteriorated 205/55/16
MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Dec 2022
Test date12 Dec 2022
Expiry22 Dec 2023
Test number244359442807
Mileage140,674 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 12 Dec 2022
Test date12 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number424674224320
Mileage140,673 mi
MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry22 Dec 2022
Test number684534372349
Mileage133,908 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number813245588790
Mileage133,907 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry22 Dec 2021
Test number989437792439
Mileage129,429 mi
FAILED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number615140595071
Mileage129,427 mi
MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2019
Test date19 Dec 2019
Expiry22 Dec 2020
Test number335891693335
Mileage123,963 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2019
Test date19 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number333701121742
Mileage123,963 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 7 Dec 2018
Test date7 Dec 2018
Expiry22 Dec 2019
Test number220630878877
Mileage116,923 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto rack (2.1.5 (a))
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 7 Dec 2018
Test date7 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number673779799622
Mileage116,923 mi
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto rack (2.1.5 (a))
Advisoryengine covers and undertrays fitted
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2017
Test date23 Dec 2017
Expiry22 Dec 2018
Test number735057507234
Mileage110,592 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
FAILED · 18 Dec 2017
Test date18 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number914452904925
Mileage110,592 mi
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 17 Dec 2016
Test date17 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number405459163913
Mileage102,945 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 · 17 Dec 2016
Test date17 Dec 2016
Expiry
Test number188594527845
Mileage102,945 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 · 23 Dec 2015
Test date23 Dec 2015
Expiry22 Dec 2016
Test number768153242620
Mileage96,106 mi
Advisoryrear tyres perished on side walls
Dangerousexcessive play n/s steering rack inner arm
FAILED · 23 Dec 2015
Test date23 Dec 2015
Expiry
Test number531044942439
Mileage96,106 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisoryrear tyres perished on side walls
Dangerousexcessive play n/s steering rack inner arm
FAILED · 10 Dec 2014
Test date10 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number736104144396
Mileage88,884 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2014
Test date10 Dec 2014
Expiry20 Dec 2015
Test number919594344396
Mileage88,884 mi
PASSED · 17 Dec 2013
Test date17 Dec 2013
Expiry20 Dec 2014
Test number377461053376
Mileage82,843 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredslight play n/s steering rack inner joint
PASSED · 21 Dec 2012
Test date21 Dec 2012
Expiry20 Dec 2013
Test number267746252324
Mileage77,355 mi
FAILED · 21 Dec 2012
Test date21 Dec 2012
Expiry
Test number849466352379
Mileage77,355 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2012
Test date6 Apr 2012
Expiry5 Apr 2013
Test number527337092075
Mileage70,225 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 6 Apr 2012
Test date6 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number646957092046
Mileage70,225 mi
FailOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailAn item not tested (Manual)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2011
Test date30 Mar 2011
Expiry3 Apr 2012
Test number768089881012
Mileage61,757 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2010
Test date3 Apr 2010
Expiry3 Apr 2011
Test number373553190002
Mileage52,150 mi
PASSED · 4 Apr 2009
Test date4 Apr 2009
Expiry3 Apr 2010
Test number752434599011
Mileage40,971 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAILED · 4 Apr 2009
Test date4 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number860254899012
Mileage40,971 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)