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SA06 PHJ
MOTValid
MOT due12 Oct 2026
First reg31 Mar 2006
Mileage154,197 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 January 2026.

PASSED · 13 Oct 2025
Test date13 Oct 2025
Expiry12 Oct 2026
Test number718677565112
Mileage154,197 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust system heat shield damaged/loose around catalytic converter but does not pose imminent risk of fire at time of test due to enough material still present
FAILED · 9 Oct 2025
Test date9 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number725267481404
Mileage154,193 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting light output and beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust system heat shield damaged/loose around catalytic converter but does not pose imminent risk of fire at time of test due to enough material still present
PASSED · 3 Oct 2024
Test date3 Oct 2024
Expiry2 Oct 2025
Test number945495909983
Mileage144,136 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Oct 2024
Test date3 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number942861088781
Mileage144,127 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Registration holder damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Sep 2023
Test date20 Sep 2023
Expiry20 Sep 2024
Test number379070092733
Mileage132,686 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySuspension components + inner sills corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2022
Test date21 Sep 2022
Expiry20 Sep 2023
Test number517977427742
Mileage121,851 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 20 Sep 2022
Test date20 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number476263422453
Mileage121,851 mi
MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry28 Aug 2022
Test number512292850396
Mileage110,992 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Outer body sill corroded at front area.
AdvisoryRear exhaust support insecure.
FAILED · 26 Aug 2021
Test date26 Aug 2021
Expiry
Test number889085699479
Mileage110,991 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Outer body sill corroded at front area.
AdvisoryRear exhaust support insecure.
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2020
Test date27 Aug 2020
Expiry28 Aug 2021
Test number310555039506
Mileage107,155 mi
AdvisoryRear exhaust support insecure to pipe.
AdvisoryRear subframe correded.
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2019
Test date23 Aug 2019
Expiry28 Aug 2020
Test number249426974379
Mileage102,863 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryexhaust system corroded and rear mount broken
PASSED · 24 Aug 2018
Test date24 Aug 2018
Expiry28 Aug 2019
Test number556001075751
Mileage97,095 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 24 Aug 2018
Test date24 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number727425273508
Mileage97,095 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2017
Test date29 Aug 2017
Expiry28 Aug 2018
Test number509704497948
Mileage91,108 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
FAILED · 29 Aug 2017
Test date29 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number378947877233
Mileage91,108 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry7 Apr 2017
Test number485764254759
Mileage82,913 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 8 Apr 2016
Test date8 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number371397067900
Mileage82,913 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2015
Test date18 Mar 2015
Expiry30 Mar 2016
Test number818917175032
Mileage75,652 mi
PASSED · 13 Mar 2014
Test date13 Mar 2014
Expiry30 Mar 2015
Test number586552374045
Mileage69,588 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2013
Test date14 Mar 2013
Expiry30 Mar 2014
Test number125083873474
Mileage65,197 mi
PASSED · 6 Mar 2012
Test date6 Mar 2012
Expiry30 Mar 2013
Test number966126462062
Mileage59,439 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry30 Mar 2012
Test number455620591009
Mileage55,268 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2010
Test date13 Feb 2010
Expiry16 Feb 2011
Test number841864740066
Mileage50,578 mi
PASSED · 17 Feb 2009
Test date17 Feb 2009
Expiry16 Feb 2010
Test number912478749021
Mileage46,693 mi