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525 · Green

RJ54 GXW
MOTExpired
MOT due8 Jan 2026
First reg23 Sep 2004
Mileage254,522 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 December 2025.

PASSED · 31 Dec 2024
Test date31 Dec 2024
Expiry8 Jan 2026
Test number362307374274
Mileage254,522 mi
MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 16 Dec 2024
Test date16 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number345284901778
Mileage254,474 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
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 also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry8 Jan 2025
Test number276820825813
Mileage249,196 mi
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number519484092679
Mileage249,196 mi
PrsHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights polished at time of test (4.1.4 (b))
DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2022
Test date13 Dec 2022
Expiry8 Jan 2024
Test number659100406467
Mileage240,212 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 13 Dec 2022
Test date13 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number651220009959
Mileage240,212 mi
MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords (245/40 r18 98y xl) (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2022
Test date4 Jan 2022
Expiry8 Jan 2023
Test number144946354752
Mileage232,881 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs badly worn, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rears (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 8 Jan 2021
Test date8 Jan 2021
Expiry8 Jan 2022
Test number165058305265
Mileage227,851 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 20 Jun 2019
Test date20 Jun 2019
Expiry8 Jan 2021
Test number559378462247
Mileage215,571 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))
AdvisoryBoth rear wheels have been welded on their inner rims.
FAILED · 19 Jun 2019
Test date19 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number209302097635
Mileage215,528 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryBoth rear wheels have been welded on their inner rims.
PASSED · 9 Jul 2018
Test date9 Jul 2018
Expiry8 Jul 2019
Test number335093051267
Mileage195,666 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisoryunder trays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main difficult to check fully (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main difficult to check fully (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 24 May 2017
Test date24 May 2017
Expiry14 Jun 2018
Test number973975438115
Mileage177,714 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 23 May 2017
Test date23 May 2017
Expiry
Test number123921160982
Mileage177,713 mi
FailBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clouded image (1.8.A.1b)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2016
Test date3 Jun 2016
Expiry14 Jun 2017
Test number621198712698
Mileage161,634 mi
Advisoryengine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2015
Test date15 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jun 2016
Test number397916265143
Mileage136,373 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 15 Jun 2015
Test date15 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number207666565186
Mileage136,373 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 3 Dec 2014
Test date3 Dec 2014
Expiry2 Dec 2015
Test number485797834449
Mileage122,136 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Nov 2013
Test date19 Nov 2013
Expiry30 Nov 2014
Test number426373423400
Mileage110,811 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2012
Test date6 Nov 2012
Expiry30 Nov 2013
Test number629221212395
Mileage101,417 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2011
Test date21 Nov 2011
Expiry30 Nov 2012
Test number178245921379
Mileage92,564 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredn/s/f and o/s/f tyres bold on inner edges
User Enteredboth N/s/r and O/s/r lower suspension ball joints creaking
PASSED · 5 Nov 2010
Test date5 Nov 2010
Expiry30 Nov 2011
Test number692179300342
Mileage82,912 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2009
Test date16 Nov 2009
Expiry30 Nov 2010
Test number291470429392
Mileage68,352 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2009
Test date16 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number641750329322
Mileage68,352 mi
PrsNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 1 Dec 2008
Test date1 Dec 2008
Expiry30 Nov 2009
Test number404026538349
Mileage52,923 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front 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 · 18 Sep 2008
Test date18 Sep 2008
Expiry23 Sep 2009
Test number794792168221
Mileage51,105 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2007
Test date21 Sep 2007
Expiry23 Sep 2008
Test number732224367204
Mileage39,098 mi
FAILED · 21 Sep 2007
Test date21 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number164364767213
Mileage39,098 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)