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Test date20 Nov 2024
Expiry19 Nov 2025
Test number111878902885
Mileage460,496 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Nov 2025
First reg7 Jan 2000
Mileage460,496 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
26 years and 5 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 23 October 2025.
Test date20 Nov 2024
Expiry—
Test number875875188379
Mileage460,496 mi
PrsAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PrsOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Test date25 Jan 2023
Expiry24 Jan 2024
Test number807663850548
Mileage459,658 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Test date11 Jan 2023
Expiry—
Test number272378708422
Mileage459,649 mi
MajorOffside Front Outer Semaphore indicator arm lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin from engine (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date1 Nov 2021
Expiry31 Oct 2022
Test number527919337392
Mileage453,745 mi
Advisoryengine cover insecure
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Test date25 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number429934674097
Mileage453,314 mi
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind the cat (6.1.2 (a))
Advisoryengine cover insecure
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry—
Test number747826293363
Mileage452,857 mi
MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry20 Oct 2021
Test number637119314245
Mileage442,557 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number450057283521
Mileage442,530 mi
Advisoryscreen washer bottle leaking
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test date14 Oct 2019
Expiry13 Oct 2020
Test number675622350930
Mileage438,340 mi
Test date12 Oct 2018
Expiry12 Oct 2019
Test number149778224884
Mileage435,972 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front small hole in glass
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Advisoryexhaust flexi pipe worn
Advisoryfuel tank straps rusted
Test date13 Oct 2017
Expiry12 Oct 2018
Test number272922771498
Mileage428,934 mi
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting broken.
Test date13 Oct 2017
Expiry—
Test number684811009728
Mileage428,934 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting broken.
Test date14 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number745936613624
Mileage428,934 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting broken.
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date23 Sep 2016
Expiry27 Sep 2017
Test number895782226281
Mileage404,535 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisorycenter bracket insecure - exhaust
Advisoryexhaust corroded
Advisorynearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Test date22 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number600988422942
Mileage404,535 mi
FailNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisorycenter bracket insecure - exhaust
Advisoryexhaust corroded
Advisorynearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
FailNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisorycoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Test date25 Sep 2015
Expiry27 Sep 2016
Test number840851311892
Mileage398,087 mi
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryplay in n/s steering arm
AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Test date25 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number929126078903
Mileage398,087 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisoryoil leak
Advisoryplay in n/s steering arm
AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Test date18 Sep 2014
Expiry27 Sep 2015
Test number755371564232
Mileage363,590 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enterednearside rear shocker dust cover insecure
Test date17 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number907840164243
Mileage363,590 mi
FailBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enterednearside rear shocker dust cover insecure
Test date28 Sep 2013
Expiry27 Sep 2014
Test number815961473260
Mileage335,163 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry8 Sep 2013
Test number969238042225
Mileage304,230 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Test date4 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number795518642252
Mileage304,230 mi
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Test date7 Sep 2011
Expiry8 Sep 2012
Test number108340851217
Mileage270,223 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enterednearside rear door will not open from inside or outside of vehicle.
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry8 Sep 2011
Test number670758720288
Mileage250,710 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredN/s/r door won't open
Test date16 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number531628020227
Mileage250,710 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredN/s/r door won't open
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry8 Sep 2010
Test number341462759487
Mileage232,875 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date9 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number971682259218
Mileage232,875 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
PrsFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date5 Apr 2008
Expiry9 Apr 2009
Test number320406298068
Mileage195,534 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Test date10 Apr 2007
Expiry9 Apr 2008
Test number890290807120
Mileage141,574 mi
Test date10 Apr 2007
Expiry—
Test number361000407157
Mileage141,574 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Test date3 Apr 2006
Expiry2 Apr 2007
Test number291183396039
Mileage91,887 mi
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)