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525 · Black

SE53 JLU
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Dec 2022
First reg11 Feb 2004
Mileage212,477 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 September 2025.

PASSED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry21 Dec 2022
Test number440917819089
Mileage212,477 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number269480367401
Mileage212,477 mi
AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2020
Test date17 Dec 2020
Expiry16 Dec 2021
Test number348834878591
Mileage197,214 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 May 2019
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry1 Dec 2020
Test number714997513655
Mileage193,827 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 May 2019
Test date21 May 2019
Expiry
Test number188683589343
Mileage193,825 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 May 2018
Test date29 May 2018
Expiry1 Jun 2019
Test number339391484367
Mileage186,559 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2017
Test date2 Jun 2017
Expiry1 Jun 2018
Test number760390798922
Mileage180,153 mi
FAILED · 30 May 2017
Test date30 May 2017
Expiry
Test number164864465808
Mileage180,150 mi
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 11 May 2016
Test date11 May 2016
Expiry30 May 2017
Test number609738415340
Mileage167,684 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryengine oil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front orange marker lamp above head-lamp not working
FAILED · 10 May 2016
Test date10 May 2016
Expiry
Test number794404073107
Mileage167,682 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryengine oil leak
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front orange marker lamp above head-lamp not working
PASSED · 12 May 2015
Test date12 May 2015
Expiry30 May 2016
Test number258132235443
Mileage156,902 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 · 6 May 2014
Test date6 May 2014
Expiry30 May 2015
Test number225776624414
Mileage138,978 mi
PASSED · 2 May 2013
Test date2 May 2013
Expiry30 May 2014
Test number937812723121
Mileage120,072 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 10 Apr 2013
Test date10 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number577810903192
Mileage118,890 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 · 31 May 2012
Test date31 May 2012
Expiry30 May 2013
Test number286852252134
Mileage113,220 mi
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 31 May 2012
Test date31 May 2012
Expiry
Test number929292552155
Mileage113,220 mi
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 13 Dec 2010
Test date13 Dec 2010
Expiry10 Jan 2012
Test number732247240355
Mileage104,178 mi
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 · 14 Dec 2009
Test date14 Dec 2009
Expiry10 Jan 2011
Test number954128349335
Mileage88,064 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2008
Test date11 Dec 2008
Expiry10 Jan 2010
Test number784166448394
Mileage72,489 mi
FAILED · 10 Dec 2008
Test date10 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number122405748395
Mileage72,489 mi
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 11 Jan 2008
Test date11 Jan 2008
Expiry10 Jan 2009
Test number230211618062
Mileage60,890 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)
FAILED · 10 Jan 2008
Test date10 Jan 2008
Expiry
Test number120450818061
Mileage60,888 mi
FailNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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 · 10 Jan 2007
Test date10 Jan 2007
Expiry9 Jan 2008
Test number361200017033
Mileage42,946 mi