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523 · Grey

SJ56 LFR
MOTValid
MOT due4 Sep 2026
First reg25 Sep 2006
Mileage124,100 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 24 October 2025.

PASSED · 5 Sep 2025
Test date5 Sep 2025
Expiry4 Sep 2026
Test number819058652091
Mileage124,100 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2024
Test date4 Sep 2024
Expiry3 Sep 2025
Test number227725577198
Mileage120,093 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Sep 2024
Test date4 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number571445517315
Mileage120,093 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 1 Sep 2023
Test date1 Sep 2023
Expiry31 Aug 2024
Test number325720799103
Mileage117,020 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2022
Test date1 Mar 2022
Expiry14 Mar 2023
Test number545081084119
Mileage106,369 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2021
Test date15 Mar 2021
Expiry14 Mar 2022
Test number463887240792
Mileage97,268 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryhandbrake needs adjusting
PASSED · 1 Aug 2019
Test date1 Aug 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number750783215161
Mileage82,165 mi
PASSED · 25 Oct 2018
Test date25 Oct 2018
Expiry31 Oct 2019
Test number163579428274
Mileage79,512 mi
FAILED · 25 Oct 2018
Test date25 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number113597385705
Mileage79,512 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Oct 2017
Test date19 Oct 2017
Expiry31 Oct 2018
Test number943493606082
Mileage74,868 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 · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry31 Oct 2017
Test number306067199821
Mileage70,377 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number261107294035
Mileage70,373 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2015
Test date22 Oct 2015
Expiry31 Oct 2016
Test number435539034235
Mileage64,708 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding of (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding of (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 22 Oct 2015
Test date22 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number339843632874
Mileage64,707 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding of (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bonding of (2.4.G.2)
FailFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2014
Test date20 Oct 2014
Expiry31 Oct 2015
Test number386573394442
Mileage59,814 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredwipers poor
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FAILED · 20 Oct 2014
Test date20 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number295943894276
Mileage59,814 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredwipers poor
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 24 Oct 2013
Test date24 Oct 2013
Expiry31 Oct 2014
Test number316397893441
Mileage55,621 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredoil leak/s
PASSED · 1 Nov 2012
Test date1 Nov 2012
Expiry31 Oct 2013
Test number416986902380
Mileage51,187 mi
FAILED · 31 Oct 2012
Test date31 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number778695202341
Mileage511,876 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 4 Oct 2011
Test date4 Oct 2011
Expiry3 Oct 2012
Test number669487671235
Mileage42,086 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2010
Test date16 Sep 2010
Expiry25 Sep 2011
Test number511919850241
Mileage38,568 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2009
Test date21 Sep 2009
Expiry25 Sep 2010
Test number161084069247
Mileage36,231 mi