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SH54 NHY
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Jan 2021
First reg25 Oct 2004
Mileage142,972 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 October 2025.

PASSED · 25 Jul 2019
Test date25 Jul 2019
Expiry26 Jan 2021
Test number906649476933
Mileage142,972 mi
PASSED · 27 Jul 2018
Test date27 Jul 2018
Expiry26 Jul 2019
Test number161668778284
Mileage134,504 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2018
Test date26 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number450683542869
Mileage134,500 mi
MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 22 May 2018
Test date22 May 2018
Expiry
Test number262053365806
Mileage134,309 mi
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2016
Test date17 Sep 2016
Expiry21 Sep 2017
Test number397686239184
Mileage125,009 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 16 Sep 2016
Test date16 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number605830895350
Mileage125,177 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailEmissions not tested car misfiring and overheating (7.3.A.1)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bot rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisoryo/s/f tyre slightly damaged to outer side wall
Advisoryall prescribed area slightly corroded
PASSED · 22 Sep 2015
Test date22 Sep 2015
Expiry21 Sep 2016
Test number535903012981
Mileage118,107 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisorysports suspension fitted
PASSED · 28 Oct 2014
Test date28 Oct 2014
Expiry27 Oct 2015
Test number957651304396
Mileage114,699 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User Enteredo/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
User Enteredslight play in o/s steering rack inner joint
User Enteredrear shock absorber casings corroded
User Enteredrear brake hose ferrules corroded
FAILED · 28 Oct 2014
Test date28 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number448621504488
Mileage114,699 mi
FailCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User Enteredo/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
User Enteredbrake fluid level on minimum
User Enteredslight play in o/s steering rack inner joint
User Enteredrear shock absorber casings corroded
User Enteredrear brake hose ferrules corroded
PASSED · 18 Oct 2013
Test date18 Oct 2013
Expiry26 Oct 2014
Test number126781293227
Mileage110,108 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry26 Oct 2013
Test number326658892281
Mileage104,008 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredexhaust centre & back box deteriorated
FAILED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number528558392227
Mileage104,008 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredE.M.L.on
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
User Enteredexhaust centre & back box deteriorated
PASSED · 15 Oct 2011
Test date15 Oct 2011
Expiry26 Oct 2012
Test number448158881229
Mileage90,405 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredadvise coolant leak at radiator area
User Enteredadvise offside steering rack end badly worn
FAILED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number328317081409
Mileage90,405 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredadvise coolant leak at radiator area
User Enteredadvise offside steering rack end badly worn
PASSED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry26 Oct 2011
Test number452418380274
Mileage72,560 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredadvise suspect radiator leaking requires further inspection
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
FAILED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number620558980281
Mileage72,560 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredadvise suspect radiator leaking requires further inspection
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry26 Oct 2010
Test number380770609349
Mileage53,007 mi
FAILED · 24 Oct 2009
Test date24 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number620137499296
Mileage52,675 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredback brakes need checked
PASSED · 25 Oct 2008
Test date25 Oct 2008
Expiry25 Oct 2009
Test number613549598253
Mileage34,791 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2007
Test date22 Oct 2007
Expiry25 Oct 2008
Test number840205897256
Mileage23,887 mi