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RF04 VRY
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Oct 2025
First reg13 May 2004
Mileage97,258 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 November 2025.

FAILED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry—
Test number798127514482
Mileage97,258 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryUnderside VERY Rusty
PASSED · 7 Oct 2024
Test date7 Oct 2024
Expiry25 Oct 2025
Test number461318043273
Mileage93,001 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2024
Test date7 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number748057217847
Mileage93,001 mi
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2023
Test date26 Oct 2023
Expiry25 Oct 2024
Test number742792018158
Mileage87,689 mi
FAILED · 23 Oct 2023
Test date23 Oct 2023
Expiry—
Test number525747097769
Mileage87,689 mi
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry21 Oct 2023
Test number734223233128
Mileage85,199 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryo/s/r inner wheel arch starting to rust
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry21 Oct 2022
Test number686356899495
Mileage80,996 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2020
Test date22 Oct 2020
Expiry21 Oct 2021
Test number926785726477
Mileage78,961 mi
PASSED · 17 Sep 2019
Test date17 Sep 2019
Expiry16 Sep 2020
Test number429095957800
Mileage74,852 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 17 Sep 2019
Test date17 Sep 2019
Expiry—
Test number222586865408
Mileage74,852 mi
PrsFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
PrsOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2018
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry27 Apr 2019
Test number559759281351
Mileage70,324 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
FAILED · 20 Apr 2018
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number407379829807
Mileage70,324 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
PASSED · 25 Apr 2017
Test date25 Apr 2017
Expiry27 Apr 2018
Test number727830844980
Mileage69,438 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Tyres have age related cracks
PASSED · 12 Apr 2016
Test date12 Apr 2016
Expiry27 Apr 2017
Test number653514157720
Mileage—
PASSED · 8 Apr 2015
Test date8 Apr 2015
Expiry27 Apr 2016
Test number307458095014
Mileage66,989 mi
User Enteredboth front tyres getting low.
PASSED · 17 Apr 2014
Test date17 Apr 2014
Expiry27 Apr 2015
Test number275397504415
Mileage64,478 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2013
Test date11 Apr 2013
Expiry27 Apr 2014
Test number218501803123
Mileage60,674 mi
User Enteredfront brake didcs and pads in poor condition.
PASSED · 23 Apr 2012
Test date23 Apr 2012
Expiry27 Apr 2013
Test number289214312460
Mileage56,878 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number227328911122
Mileage52,472 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredrear registration plate in poor condition.
FAILED · 20 Apr 2011
Test date20 Apr 2011
Expiry—
Test number296980311193
Mileage52,343 mi
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredrear registration plate in poor condition.
PASSED · 9 Apr 2010
Test date9 Apr 2010
Expiry8 Apr 2011
Test number402019690098
Mileage47,176 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2009
Test date15 Apr 2009
Expiry13 May 2010
Test number242535509140
Mileage41,389 mi
User Enteredrear exhaust bracket corroded.
PASSED · 22 Apr 2008
Test date22 Apr 2008
Expiry13 May 2009
Test number132183618115
Mileage36,216 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 1 May 2007
Test date1 May 2007
Expiry13 May 2008
Test number651301827151
Mileage28,712 mi