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RN54 FHA
MOTValid
MOT due3 Jul 2026
First reg7 Jan 2005
Mileage149,971 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 30 October 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jul 2025
Test date4 Jul 2025
Expiry3 Jul 2026
Test number755652206015
Mileage149,971 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number526318805318
Mileage149,968 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle wont open from inside or out (6.2.3 (a))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back of CAT (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill with 12" of rear axle mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry25 May 2025
Test number169171915930
Mileage143,646 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry
Test number818390834710
Mileage143,641 mi
MajorBraking system leaking brake servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 May 2023
Test date2 May 2023
Expiry25 May 2024
Test number993022377761
Mileage135,435 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 2 May 2023
Test date2 May 2023
Expiry
Test number913866207392
Mileage135,434 mi
AdvisoryEML light on
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 May 2022
Test date9 May 2022
Expiry25 May 2023
Test number380319842141
Mileage130,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 May 2022
Test date9 May 2022
Expiry
Test number703346503650
Mileage130,373 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2021
Test date29 Apr 2021
Expiry25 May 2022
Test number608054765487
Mileage124,470 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2021
Test date29 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number630835371066
Mileage124,468 mi
MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2020
Test date27 Apr 2020
Expiry25 May 2021
Test number765474660478
Mileage117,746 mi
AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 13 May 2019
Test date13 May 2019
Expiry25 May 2020
Test number721021889501
Mileage110,949 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry25 May 2019
Test number708033076754
Mileage102,625 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 23 May 2018
Test date23 May 2018
Expiry
Test number447084935556
Mileage102,625 mi
MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 26 May 2017
Test date26 May 2017
Expiry25 May 2018
Test number952918514262
Mileage92,982 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2016
Test date3 Mar 2016
Expiry2 Mar 2017
Test number179945976441
Mileage83,532 mi
PASSED · 20 Feb 2015
Test date20 Feb 2015
Expiry26 Feb 2016
Test number316671655064
Mileage74,795 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number286288354026
Mileage65,440 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
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 · 27 Feb 2014
Test date27 Feb 2014
Expiry26 Feb 2015
Test number638378954001
Mileage65,440 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)
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 · 4 Dec 2013
Test date4 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Dec 2014
Test number188038433365
Mileage63,990 mi
FAILED · 2 Dec 2013
Test date2 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number167146533305
Mileage63,990 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2012
Test date18 Dec 2012
Expiry10 Jan 2014
Test number819293352372
Mileage60,104 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2011
Test date21 Dec 2011
Expiry10 Jan 2013
Test number679245451382
Mileage54,648 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredThe front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.
User EnteredThe nearside front brake disc is lipped on both faces.
User EnteredThe offside front brake disc is lipped on both faces.
User EnteredThe rear registration plate is becoming defaced due to general ageing.
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry10 Jan 2012
Test number969627601008
Mileage49,632 mi
PASSED · 5 Jan 2010
Test date5 Jan 2010
Expiry10 Jan 2011
Test number351985800005
Mileage44,863 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside front tyre becoming low on tread on 3mm
PASSED · 2 Jan 2009
Test date2 Jan 2009
Expiry10 Jan 2010
Test number352222809021
Mileage39,230 mi
User EnteredFront brake pads wearing thin
PASSED · 11 Jan 2008
Test date11 Jan 2008
Expiry10 Jan 2009
Test number711081018038
Mileage33,049 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)