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RN52 EAM
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Feb 2026
First reg31 Dec 2002
Mileage260,012 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

23 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 May 2026.

FAILED · 18 Feb 2026
Test date18 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number241056644220
Mileage260,012 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2025
Test date12 Feb 2025
Expiry19 Feb 2026
Test number282363886141
Mileage252,108 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2025
Test date11 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number254390390595
Mileage252,108 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2024
Test date19 Feb 2024
Expiry19 Feb 2025
Test number928919015321
Mileage244,862 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Feb 2024
Test date19 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number457497546957
Mileage244,862 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry19 Feb 2024
Test number729978067351
Mileage239,053 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number287638535162
Mileage239,053 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2022
Test date19 Feb 2022
Expiry19 Feb 2023
Test number372403330342
Mileage231,941 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 19 Feb 2022
Test date19 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number266016336104
Mileage231,941 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2021
Test date10 Feb 2021
Expiry19 Feb 2022
Test number914201890756
Mileage225,467 mi
FAILED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number364804447224
Mileage225,380 mi
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2020
Test date13 Feb 2020
Expiry19 Feb 2021
Test number556468650027
Mileage217,762 mi
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry19 Feb 2020
Test number328083208367
Mileage208,435 mi
Advisoryfront number plate slightly damaged
FAILED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number603659358410
Mileage208,435 mi
Advisoryfront number plate slightly damaged
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 16 Feb 2018
Test date16 Feb 2018
Expiry19 Feb 2019
Test number442943495486
Mileage195,934 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2017
Test date20 Feb 2017
Expiry19 Feb 2018
Test number808031063290
Mileage185,581 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryboth rear tyres slightly low on tread
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAILED · 9 Feb 2017
Test date9 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number759728237181
Mileage187,581 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisoryboth rear tyres slightly low on tread
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisoryoil light on
PASSED · 18 Feb 2016
Test date18 Feb 2016
Expiry19 Feb 2017
Test number932854812017
Mileage176,890 mi
PASSED · 16 Feb 2015
Test date16 Feb 2015
Expiry19 Feb 2016
Test number817487145096
Mileage165,510 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredpad warning light on
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 9 Feb 2015
Test date9 Feb 2015
Expiry
Test number188550745458
Mileage163,839 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredpad warning light on
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 29 Jan 2014
Test date29 Jan 2014
Expiry19 Feb 2015
Test number707039124056
Mileage149,735 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2013
Test date28 Jan 2013
Expiry19 Feb 2014
Test number777148123000
Mileage135,855 mi
PASSED · 17 Feb 2012
Test date17 Feb 2012
Expiry19 Feb 2013
Test number536788242067
Mileage127,531 mi
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User Enteredslight cracking on sidewalls offside rear
User Enteredbrake wear light on
FAILED · 15 Feb 2012
Test date15 Feb 2012
Expiry
Test number537896942078
Mileage127,476 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailPower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User Enteredslight cracking on sidewalls offside rear
User Enteredbrake wear light on
PASSED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry19 Feb 2012
Test number548609941057
Mileage115,011 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAILED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry
Test number499119641037
Mileage115,011 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2010
Test date10 Feb 2010
Expiry19 Feb 2011
Test number100681640477
Mileage98,732 mi
User Enteredn/s/r tyre cracking
FAILED · 3 Feb 2010
Test date3 Feb 2010
Expiry
Test number180194530485
Mileage98,372 mi
FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre cracking
FAILED · 16 Feb 2009
Test date16 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number283877349010
Mileage86,041 mi
PrsRear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
User Enteredoffside rear lamp lens broken but not emitting white light to rear
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on (wear indicator disconected)
PASSED · 16 Feb 2009
Test date16 Feb 2009
Expiry19 Feb 2010
Test number253707249016
Mileage86,041 mi
User Enteredoffside rear lamp lens broken but not emitting white light to rear
User Enteredbrake pad warning light on (wear indicator disconected)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2008
Test date20 Feb 2008
Expiry19 Feb 2009
Test number492551258089
Mileage76,949 mi
AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
FAILED · 20 Feb 2008
Test date20 Feb 2008
Expiry
Test number680681758005
Mileage76,949 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Enteredos wiper rubber split
PASSED · 26 Jan 2007
Test date26 Jan 2007
Expiry4 Feb 2008
Test number471426427085
Mileage68,957 mi
PASSED · 30 Jan 2006
Test date30 Jan 2006
Expiry4 Feb 2007
Test number333630636072
Mileage52,002 mi