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SM02 VBF
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Oct 2025
First reg6 Jun 2002
Mileage74,443 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

24 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 September 2025.

PASSED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry3 Oct 2025
Test number476320161879
Mileage74,443 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number607456593764
Mileage74,443 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Sep 2023
Test date27 Sep 2023
Expiry3 Oct 2024
Test number747966026276
Mileage69,156 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry3 Oct 2023
Test number922702738840
Mileage68,012 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Backbox heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 3 Oct 2022
Test date3 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number487696927172
Mileage68,010 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure Backbox heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre lower (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 28 Sep 2021
Test date28 Sep 2021
Expiry29 Sep 2022
Test number763930970961
Mileage65,330 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear slightly (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
PASSED · 29 Sep 2020
Test date29 Sep 2020
Expiry29 Sep 2021
Test number221321454233
Mileage61,412 mi
PASSED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry29 Sep 2020
Test number191984422297
Mileage60,186 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear silencer outer skin corroded
PASSED · 18 Sep 2018
Test date18 Sep 2018
Expiry29 Sep 2019
Test number358138760148
Mileage59,283 mi
FAILED · 17 Sep 2018
Test date17 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number705467264463
Mileage59,281 mi
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2017
Test date26 Sep 2017
Expiry29 Sep 2018
Test number413041601143
Mileage58,149 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2016
Test date15 Sep 2016
Expiry29 Sep 2017
Test number783996260325
Mileage56,894 mi
FAILED · 14 Sep 2016
Test date14 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number115281107772
Mileage56,892 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2015
Test date30 Sep 2015
Expiry29 Sep 2016
Test number872963292644
Mileage55,815 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisorycolour/location of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level
Advisoryengine cover doesn't allow a check of some parts
Advisoryundertray doesn't allow a check of some parts
Advisoryoffside front track control arm is slightly worn at the inner joint
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords
Advisoryrear exhaust is corroded but is securely mounted
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 20 May 2014
Test date20 May 2014
Expiry31 May 2015
Test number997540244156
Mileage55,146 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredboth rear brakes binding slightly, when moving in reverse.
PASSED · 29 May 2013
Test date29 May 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number125079343130
Mileage54,368 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2012
Test date23 May 2012
Expiry31 May 2013
Test number309914542106
Mileage53,194 mi
FAILED · 22 May 2012
Test date22 May 2012
Expiry
Test number918003342141
Mileage53,194 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry31 May 2012
Test number396212951154
Mileage51,580 mi
FAILED · 31 May 2011
Test date31 May 2011
Expiry
Test number686251451158
Mileage51,579 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PASSED · 26 May 2010
Test date26 May 2010
Expiry31 May 2011
Test number880586340147
Mileage49,861 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry31 May 2010
Test number160716449112
Mileage46,257 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2008
Test date21 May 2008
Expiry31 May 2009
Test number514932048190
Mileage40,520 mi
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 30 May 2007
Test date30 May 2007
Expiry31 May 2008
Test number782980557135
Mileage34,555 mi
PASSED · 1 Jun 2006
Test date1 Jun 2006
Expiry31 May 2007
Test number683582256131
Mileage27,965 mi