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9-3 · Silver

S445 CMR
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Jun 2026
First reg31 Dec 1999
Mileage93,937 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 December 2025.

PASSED · 2 Jun 2025
Test date2 Jun 2025
Expiry1 Jun 2026
Test number328952404247
Mileage93,937 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 22 Apr 2025
Test date22 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number870919810830
Mileage93,915 mi
Advisoryparking brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisorycorrosion to n s f inner wheel arch
DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup holed due to corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Advisoryn s f shock absorber corroding
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryfont lower bulk head / floor corroding
Advisoryo s f outer floor corroding
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f n s r o s r (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n s r and o s r axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2024
Test date22 Apr 2024
Expiry23 Apr 2025
Test number566771815228
Mileage92,403 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r and o s r upper (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2023
Test date24 Apr 2023
Expiry23 Apr 2024
Test number168079962165
Mileage90,171 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight play in sliding gland/bush
PASSED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry28 Mar 2023
Test number723458662283
Mileage87,074 mi
PASSED · 29 Mar 2021
Test date29 Mar 2021
Expiry28 Mar 2022
Test number151180928539
Mileage87,009 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2021
Test date26 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number217503636223
Mileage87,009 mi
MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2020
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry2 Feb 2021
Test number429491693212
Mileage85,876 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 27 Jan 2020
Test date27 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number909408885395
Mileage85,876 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 18 Jan 2019
Test date18 Jan 2019
Expiry2 Feb 2020
Test number535806621415
Mileage83,871 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED · 14 Jan 2019
Test date14 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number453052178511
Mileage83,871 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring to chassis area mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 12 Jan 2018
Test date12 Jan 2018
Expiry2 Feb 2019
Test number685526802204
Mileage80,549 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area - chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 11 Jan 2018
Test date11 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number764865892096
Mileage80,549 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe across lower bulk head area (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area - chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 5 Jan 2017
Test date5 Jan 2017
Expiry2 Feb 2018
Test number461659292495
Mileage77,555 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from offside going across and under bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorynearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Advisoryoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAILED · 5 Jan 2017
Test date5 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number928657696398
Mileage77,555 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PrsBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from offside going across and under bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorynearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Advisoryoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 7 Jan 2016
Test date7 Jan 2016
Expiry2 Feb 2017
Test number656788750866
Mileage73,908 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded bulkhead area metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above coil spring (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2015
Test date15 Jan 2015
Expiry2 Feb 2016
Test number159015215014
Mileage70,188 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry2 Feb 2015
Test number848870624034
Mileage66,800 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number515560424075
Mileage66,800 mi
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2013
Test date15 Jan 2013
Expiry2 Feb 2014
Test number155955313052
Mileage63,077 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2012
Test date16 Jan 2012
Expiry2 Feb 2013
Test number886856112076
Mileage58,825 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 16 Jan 2012
Test date16 Jan 2012
Expiry
Test number138886512039
Mileage58,825 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 10 Jan 2011
Test date10 Jan 2011
Expiry2 Feb 2012
Test number195150511026
Mileage54,149 mi
PASSED · 14 Jan 2010
Test date14 Jan 2010
Expiry2 Feb 2011
Test number334184710030
Mileage51,152 mi
PASSED · 20 Jan 2009
Test date20 Jan 2009
Expiry2 Feb 2010
Test number850540329046
Mileage48,261 mi
PASSED · 22 Jan 2008
Test date22 Jan 2008
Expiry2 Feb 2009
Test number491052128062
Mileage45,427 mi
User EnteredOffside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing.
PASSED · 18 Jan 2007
Test date18 Jan 2007
Expiry2 Feb 2008
Test number793828317097
Mileage41,900 mi
PASSED · 25 Jan 2006
Test date25 Jan 2006
Expiry2 Feb 2007
Test number144935726412
Mileage39,180 mi