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SH61 FYE
MOTValid
MOT due5 May 2027
First reg11 Nov 2011
Mileage125,737 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

14 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 June 2026.

PASSED · 6 May 2026
Test date6 May 2026
Expiry5 May 2027
Test number157109627732
Mileage125,737 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Outer outer sill covered in wrap.
AdvisoryOffside Outer outer sill covered in wrap.
PASSED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry4 Sep 2026
Test number841212961318
Mileage124,882 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise to repair (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside rear light lens cracked
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisoryrear abs sensor insecure
FAILED · 28 Aug 2025
Test date28 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number784797902371
Mileage124,882 mi
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise to repair (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside rear light lens cracked
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisoryrear abs sensor insecure
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Aug 2025
Test date24 Aug 2025
Expiry
Test number510609780967
Mileage124,756 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached WISH- BONE (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached WISH-BONE (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner SLIGHT OIL LEAK
MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel HAND LEVER (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
DangerousFront Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Middle section leaking (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Reflector slight cracked
AdvisoryNearside Rear Abs sensor insecure
PASSED · 2 Sep 2024
Test date2 Sep 2024
Expiry4 Sep 2025
Test number864875194109
Mileage105,974 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Sep 2023
Test date5 Sep 2023
Expiry4 Sep 2024
Test number188693925957
Mileage85,110 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2022
Test date11 Nov 2022
Expiry13 Nov 2023
Test number213276541171
Mileage81,666 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section blown part of cat. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 9 Nov 2021
Test date9 Nov 2021
Expiry13 Nov 2022
Test number841463158918
Mileage76,750 mi
PASSED · 9 Nov 2020
Test date9 Nov 2020
Expiry13 Nov 2021
Test number798040431778
Mileage73,623 mi
FAILED · 9 Nov 2020
Test date9 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number352234535943
Mileage73,623 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Nov 2019
Test date12 Nov 2019
Expiry13 Nov 2020
Test number360236354808
Mileage69,511 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2018
Test date7 Nov 2018
Expiry13 Nov 2019
Test number672650642691
Mileage58,611 mi
PASSED · 7 Nov 2017
Test date7 Nov 2017
Expiry13 Nov 2018
Test number444803471188
Mileage48,388 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2016
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry13 Nov 2017
Test number249574162802
Mileage38,642 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 25 Oct 2016
Test date25 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number920115751582
Mileage38,642 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2015
Test date26 Oct 2015
Expiry13 Nov 2016
Test number749850790959
Mileage27,711 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 Nov 2014
Test date14 Nov 2014
Expiry13 Nov 2015
Test number215268414366
Mileage20,517 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components