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9-5 · Grey

VE05 BVB
MOTValid
MOT due10 Aug 2026
First reg6 Jun 2005
Mileage174,685 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 August 2025.

PASSED · 11 Aug 2025
Test date11 Aug 2025
Expiry10 Aug 2026
Test number570251766197
Mileage174,685 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 7 Aug 2025
Test date7 Aug 2025
Expiry—
Test number718987415648
Mileage174,677 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Aug 2024
Test date9 Aug 2024
Expiry8 Aug 2025
Test number853848590844
Mileage163,896 mi
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 25 Jul 2020
Test date25 Jul 2020
Expiry19 Aug 2021
Test number198621559936
Mileage156,328 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 7 Aug 2019
Test date7 Aug 2019
Expiry19 Aug 2020
Test number722283243292
Mileage147,865 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2018
Test date15 Aug 2018
Expiry19 Aug 2019
Test number441648484430
Mileage139,483 mi
Advisoryheadlight lenses deteriorated
AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
PASSED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry19 Aug 2018
Test number449489603481
Mileage129,975 mi
AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Aug 2017
Test date2 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number603420784152
Mileage129,975 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Aug 2016
Test date2 Aug 2016
Expiry19 Aug 2017
Test number209251281954
Mileage121,890 mi
PASSED · 4 Aug 2015
Test date4 Aug 2015
Expiry19 Aug 2016
Test number359126815493
Mileage114,255 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredfront no plate damaged but readable
PASSED · 19 Aug 2014
Test date19 Aug 2014
Expiry19 Aug 2015
Test number268591634228
Mileage110,025 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Enteredfront headlamp lenses hazy
PASSED · 16 Aug 2013
Test date16 Aug 2013
Expiry19 Aug 2014
Test number549838823211
Mileage107,041 mi
User EnteredBoth rear tyre sidewalls perrishing
PASSED · 20 Aug 2012
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry19 Aug 2013
Test number906453632286
Mileage103,691 mi
User EnteredSlight movement at rear wheels.Suspect play in jpoint/bush
FAILED · 20 Aug 2012
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number325943932266
Mileage103,685 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredSlight movement at rear wheels.Suspect play in jpoint/bush
PASSED · 9 Aug 2011
Test date9 Aug 2011
Expiry18 Aug 2012
Test number355821621456
Mileage100,081 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2010
Test date5 Aug 2010
Expiry18 Aug 2011
Test number901887810275
Mileage95,271 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 5 Aug 2010
Test date5 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number994937410253
Mileage95,271 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 4 Aug 2009
Test date4 Aug 2009
Expiry18 Aug 2010
Test number463466319224
Mileage90,691 mi
FAILED · 19 Aug 2008
Test date19 Aug 2008
Expiry—
Test number972432238226
Mileage85,830 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2008
Test date19 Aug 2008
Expiry18 Aug 2009
Test number803422338278
Mileage85,830 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)