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SJ56 MVW
MOTValid
MOT due26 Jul 2026
First reg25 Sep 2006
Mileage180,271 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 20 June 2026.

PASSED · 23 Jul 2025
Test date23 Jul 2025
Expiry26 Jul 2026
Test number259870820234
Mileage180,271 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Smoked / coated rear lamp clusters slightly affecting light output of all rear lamps
AdvisoryFront Smoked / coated front lamp clusters slightly affecting light output out of all front lamps
PASSED · 27 Jul 2024
Test date27 Jul 2024
Expiry26 Jul 2025
Test number190610762604
Mileage163,583 mi
AdvisoryM.I.L constantly on
Advisoryn/s/r tyre wearing unevenly very inner edge of tread
Advisorysmoked / coated rear lamp clusters slightly affecting light output of all rear lamps
PASSED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry21 Jul 2024
Test number534728789146
Mileage145,166 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2023
Test date22 Jul 2023
Expiry—
Test number211118677068
Mileage145,157 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 18 Aug 2022
Test date18 Aug 2022
Expiry28 Aug 2023
Test number953432519658
Mileage141,039 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2021
Test date21 Aug 2021
Expiry28 Aug 2022
Test number845385482438
Mileage137,325 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2020
Test date28 Aug 2020
Expiry28 Aug 2021
Test number956751160668
Mileage132,575 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry28 Aug 2020
Test number638615780637
Mileage127,039 mi
FAILED · 9 Aug 2019
Test date9 Aug 2019
Expiry—
Test number340654148636
Mileage—
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2018
Test date29 Aug 2018
Expiry28 Aug 2019
Test number983280111799
Mileage121,467 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry10 Aug 2018
Test number442142213269
Mileage113,439 mi
FAILED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number610031138579
Mileage113,439 mi
FailNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 9 Aug 2016
Test date9 Aug 2016
Expiry10 Aug 2017
Test number249176915716
Mileage106,482 mi
PASSED · 11 Aug 2015
Test date11 Aug 2015
Expiry10 Aug 2016
Test number498762568201
Mileage99,090 mi
AdvisoryADVISE VEHICLE PASED THE EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIOSNS.
PASSED · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number789779544154
Mileage90,742 mi
FAILED · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry—
Test number755569344121
Mileage90,742 mi
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2013
Test date19 Mar 2013
Expiry27 Mar 2014
Test number406758773012
Mileage84,245 mi
User Enteredadvise front brake pads low advise rp
User Enteredadvise near side rear tyre wear
FAILED · 12 Mar 2013
Test date12 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number886801973055
Mileage84,099 mi
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
User Enteredadvise front brake pads low advise rp
User Enteredadvise near side rear tyre wear
PASSED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry27 Mar 2013
Test number358901282095
Mileage71,649 mi
User Enteredoffside front shocker has leak advise rp
User Enteredadvise tracking
FAILED · 21 Mar 2012
Test date21 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number567351782060
Mileage71,649 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredoffside front shocker has leak advise rp
User Enteredadvise tracking
PASSED · 28 Mar 2011
Test date28 Mar 2011
Expiry27 Mar 2012
Test number996987481058
Mileage58,934 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredadvise engine managment light on
FAILED · 25 Mar 2011
Test date25 Mar 2011
Expiry—
Test number977674481085
Mileage58,934 mi
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Enteredadvise engine managment light on
User Enteredadvise front tyre wear 2mm
PASSED · 17 Sep 2009
Test date17 Sep 2009
Expiry25 Sep 2010
Test number304140669472
Mileage37,166 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)