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SJ59 VFR
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Jan 2026
First reg1 Sep 2009
Mileage178,931 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

16 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 December 2025.

PASSED · 27 Jan 2025
Test date27 Jan 2025
Expiry28 Jan 2026
Test number377057353635
Mileage178,931 mi
FAILED · 24 Jan 2025
Test date24 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number912348227877
Mileage178,894 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 29 Jan 2024
Test date29 Jan 2024
Expiry28 Jan 2025
Test number219920392960
Mileage174,871 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Jan 2024
Test date24 Jan 2024
Expiry
Test number390597176843
Mileage174,808 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot perished
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2023
Test date26 Jan 2023
Expiry27 Jan 2024
Test number683182420055
Mileage165,115 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 25 Jan 2023
Test date25 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number924094361008
Mileage165,114 mi
MajorCentral Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jan 2022
Test date26 Jan 2022
Expiry27 Jan 2023
Test number559808777703
Mileage146,755 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Jan 2022
Test date25 Jan 2022
Expiry
Test number478113001584
Mileage146,711 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2021
Test date13 Jan 2021
Expiry27 Jan 2022
Test number828681973163
Mileage124,695 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 28 Jan 2020
Test date28 Jan 2020
Expiry27 Jan 2021
Test number654512025637
Mileage110,195 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2019
Test date30 Jul 2019
Expiry30 Jul 2020
Test number832991741525
Mileage101,327 mi
Advisoryoffside front fog light damaged
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
FAILED · 25 Jul 2019
Test date25 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number757215887473
Mileage101,219 mi
Advisoryoffside front fog light damaged
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorynearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2018
Test date27 Jul 2018
Expiry30 Jul 2019
Test number711281843382
Mileage82,612 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Jul 2017
Test date4 Jul 2017
Expiry30 Jul 2018
Test number133761911561
Mileage68,042 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront To rear undertrays fitted.
FAILED · 23 Jun 2017
Test date23 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number269224259146
Mileage67,710 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront To rear undertrays fitted.
PASSED · 25 Jul 2016
Test date25 Jul 2016
Expiry30 Jul 2017
Test number579241102296
Mileage58,602 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 25 Jul 2016
Test date25 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number922510048333
Mileage58,602 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 27 Jul 2015
Test date27 Jul 2015
Expiry30 Jul 2016
Test number885118105283
Mileage52,114 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre worn on edge.
PASSED · 25 Jul 2014
Test date25 Jul 2014
Expiry30 Jul 2015
Test number109636804278
Mileage46,044 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoffside front tyre has cuts in sidewall
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall
FAILED · 25 Jul 2014
Test date25 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number515066104228
Mileage46,044 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoffside front tyre has cuts in sidewall
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall
PASSED · 31 Jul 2013
Test date31 Jul 2013
Expiry30 Jul 2014
Test number197382413280
Mileage38,918 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2012
Test date30 Jul 2012
Expiry29 Jul 2013
Test number677232212240
Mileage22,261 mi