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RC55 EFC
MOTValid
MOT due5 Feb 2027
First reg7 Nov 2005
Mileage178,901 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 15 March 2026.

PASSED · 6 Feb 2026
Test date6 Feb 2026
Expiry5 Feb 2027
Test number692362784074
Mileage178,901 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jan 2026
Test date31 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number395425148977
Mileage178,901 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Aug 2023
Test date10 Aug 2023
Expiry9 Aug 2024
Test number958125348876
Mileage177,334 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded and bushes worn
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnder tray and bottom covers fitted
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry13 Sep 2023
Test number791567851906
Mileage171,238 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear suspension components corroded and bushes worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number247057987980
Mileage171,238 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear suspension components corroded and bushes worn
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry12 Sep 2022
Test number855268150086
Mileage160,798 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front + nearside front (the top arms marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number748903098318
Mileage160,798 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front + nearside front (the top arms marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PrsFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 9 Sep 2020
Test date9 Sep 2020
Expiry12 Sep 2021
Test number833882740526
Mileage151,007 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2019
Test date12 Sep 2019
Expiry12 Sep 2020
Test number601783178245
Mileage141,299 mi
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2018
Test date12 Sep 2018
Expiry12 Sep 2019
Test number283742765631
Mileage126,993 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2018
Test date7 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number866047423709
Mileage126,993 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2017
Test date13 Sep 2017
Expiry12 Sep 2018
Test number931101674604
Mileage113,013 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 6 Sep 2017
Test date6 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number920208373819
Mileage113,009 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2016
Test date8 Sep 2016
Expiry7 Sep 2017
Test number445023793829
Mileage100,795 mi
PASSED · 5 Nov 2012
Test date5 Nov 2012
Expiry23 Nov 2013
Test number436760812467
Mileage52,358 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2011
Test date3 Nov 2011
Expiry23 Nov 2012
Test number755047501376
Mileage41,338 mi
PASSED · 24 Nov 2010
Test date24 Nov 2010
Expiry23 Nov 2011
Test number282048420392
Mileage37,418 mi
User Enteredadvise nsf osf brake discs worn and corroded
PASSED · 11 Nov 2009
Test date11 Nov 2009
Expiry13 Nov 2010
Test number922535019345
Mileage34,106 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2008
Test date14 Nov 2008
Expiry13 Nov 2009
Test number583979718364
Mileage19,373 mi