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T242 DJO
MOTValid
MOT due27 Nov 2026
First reg18 Jun 1999
Mileage99,788 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

27 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 December 2025.

PASSED · 28 Nov 2025
Test date28 Nov 2025
Expiry27 Nov 2026
Test number140565765401
Mileage99,788 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 28 Nov 2025
Test date28 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number987524837539
Mileage99,788 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2025
Test date13 Mar 2025
Expiry12 Mar 2026
Test number441329241406
Mileage92,782 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front engine loud knocking sound
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number320592516371
Mileage92,697 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front engine loud knocking sound
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor has a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2024
Test date11 Mar 2024
Expiry12 Mar 2025
Test number204495740728
Mileage89,074 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2024
Test date9 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number240214866386
Mileage89,074 mi
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2023
Test date13 Mar 2023
Expiry12 Mar 2024
Test number592529680677
Mileage84,635 mi
FAILED · 17 Feb 2023
Test date17 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number103589778893
Mileage84,629 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jul 2021
Test date5 Jul 2021
Expiry4 Jul 2022
Test number298682503261
Mileage83,160 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Jul 2021
Test date2 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number675587782919
Mileage83,160 mi
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2020
Test date3 Jul 2020
Expiry2 Jul 2021
Test number308042045716
Mileage77,971 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront brake pads overheated and crumbling
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and just legal (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 3 Jul 2020
Test date3 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number408968708527
Mileage77,971 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront brake pads overheated and crumbling
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and just legal (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2019
Test date25 Apr 2019
Expiry25 Oct 2020
Test number585966168639
Mileage74,688 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2018
Test date5 Apr 2018
Expiry25 Apr 2019
Test number530434521302
Mileage71,680 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2017
Test date25 Apr 2017
Expiry25 Apr 2018
Test number661094365301
Mileage68,169 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low on inner edges
Advisoryrear tyres perishing
FAILED · 25 Apr 2017
Test date25 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number363403678697
Mileage68,169 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisoryfront tyres wearing low on inner edges
Advisoryrear tyres perishing
PASSED · 12 Apr 2016
Test date12 Apr 2016
Expiry25 Apr 2017
Test number228584159022
Mileage66,340 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2015
Test date8 Apr 2015
Expiry25 Apr 2016
Test number157308295020
Mileage64,787 mi
PASSED · 15 Apr 2014
Test date15 Apr 2014
Expiry25 Apr 2015
Test number997115104197
Mileage63,121 mi
PASSED · 16 Apr 2013
Test date16 Apr 2013
Expiry25 Apr 2014
Test number318506303146
Mileage61,398 mi
PASSED · 11 Apr 2012
Test date11 Apr 2012
Expiry25 Apr 2013
Test number616862602108
Mileage59,814 mi
PASSED · 18 Apr 2011
Test date18 Apr 2011
Expiry25 Apr 2012
Test number759388301121
Mileage58,167 mi
PASSED · 12 Apr 2010
Test date12 Apr 2010
Expiry25 Apr 2011
Test number294252400172
Mileage56,644 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2009
Test date22 Apr 2009
Expiry25 Apr 2010
Test number851242319184
Mileage54,716 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2008
Test date23 Apr 2008
Expiry25 Apr 2009
Test number823884918155
Mileage52,048 mi
PASSED · 25 Apr 2007
Test date25 Apr 2007
Expiry25 Apr 2008
Test number982375217194
Mileage50,071 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2006
Test date26 Apr 2006
Expiry25 Apr 2007
Test number533792326189
Mileage46,280 mi