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VN03 RZV
MOTValid
MOT due21 Jul 2026
First reg19 May 2003
Mileage158,156 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 March 2026.

PASSED · 23 Jun 2025
Test date23 Jun 2025
Expiry21 Jul 2026
Test number989336242237
Mileage158,156 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 20 Jun 2025
Test date20 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number624320185915
Mileage158,153 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Jul 2024
Test date22 Jul 2024
Expiry21 Jul 2025
Test number831327891037
Mileage151,627 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 22 Jul 2024
Test date22 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number396058669107
Mileage151,627 mi
MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 11 Jul 2023
Test date11 Jul 2023
Expiry10 Jul 2024
Test number677823265417
Mileage145,390 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom corner of wing has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front coolant light flashing
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Jul 2023
Test date6 Jul 2023
Expiry
Test number178287251254
Mileage145,385 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom corner of wing has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front coolant light flashing
MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
MajorCentral Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Mar 2022
Test date8 Mar 2022
Expiry7 Mar 2023
Test number960520602071
Mileage139,072 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 24 Feb 2022
Test date24 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number421200588084
Mileage139,070 mi
MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front brake pad backing plate fouling inside of wheel (1.1.13 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing in a few different places (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush excessively worn and has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2021
Test date27 Jan 2021
Expiry26 Jan 2022
Test number184744218902
Mileage135,884 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Jan 2021
Test date27 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number993433902701
Mileage135,884 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Jul 2019
Test date27 Jul 2019
Expiry26 Jan 2021
Test number719206440953
Mileage129,504 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear handbrake only just met limits
FAILED · 26 Jul 2019
Test date26 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number484135718661
Mileage129,503 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear handbrake only just met limits
PASSED · 7 Jul 2018
Test date7 Jul 2018
Expiry23 Jul 2019
Test number245978938638
Mileage120,434 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2017
Test date24 Jul 2017
Expiry23 Jul 2018
Test number352975752269
Mileage111,098 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2016
Test date23 Apr 2016
Expiry29 Apr 2017
Test number650258620255
Mileage106,829 mi
PASSED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry29 Apr 2016
Test number546300405146
Mileage97,890 mi
User Enteredunder trays damaged
FAILED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number919750505180
Mileage97,890 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Enteredunder trays damaged
User Enteredwasher jet insecure nsf
PASSED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry29 Apr 2015
Test number336492114120
Mileage91,602 mi
FAILED · 22 Apr 2014
Test date22 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number276222714494
Mileage91,602 mi
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredengine under tray hangs low
PASSED · 30 Apr 2013
Test date30 Apr 2013
Expiry29 Apr 2014
Test number776620623102
Mileage89,001 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
FAILED · 29 Apr 2013
Test date29 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number586079913169
Mileage89,000 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 30 Apr 2012
Test date30 Apr 2012
Expiry29 Apr 2013
Test number878811922116
Mileage88,189 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number585008012159
Mileage88,187 mi
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry26 Apr 2012
Test number107677411158
Mileage87,082 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number767557011173
Mileage87,082 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2010
Test date24 Apr 2010
Expiry26 Apr 2011
Test number182174710159
Mileage85,308 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2009
Test date27 Apr 2009
Expiry26 Apr 2010
Test number422867919112
Mileage82,486 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 27 Apr 2009
Test date27 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number473497319188
Mileage82,486 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2008
Test date12 Apr 2008
Expiry18 Apr 2009
Test number920123008168
Mileage80,053 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED · 12 Apr 2008
Test date12 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number701133708190
Mileage80,053 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2007
Test date19 Apr 2007
Expiry18 Apr 2008
Test number202259907198
Mileage77,148 mi
PASSED · 5 May 2006
Test date5 May 2006
Expiry19 May 2007
Test number810205726119
Mileage68,391 mi