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VU05 PXS
MOTValid
MOT due7 May 2027
First reg11 Mar 2005
Mileage242,776 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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As of 31 May 2026.

PASSED · 6 May 2026
Test date6 May 2026
Expiry7 May 2027
Test number243638729145
Mileage242,776 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 6 May 2026
Test date6 May 2026
Expiry
Test number336486486093
Mileage242,776 mi
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2025
Test date8 May 2025
Expiry7 May 2026
Test number848486812708
Mileage235,177 mi
Advisoryrear axle corroded
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 21 Apr 2025
Test date21 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number749448340513
Mileage235,085 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCorrosion to braking and suspension component's.
MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry23 Apr 2025
Test number260021948352
Mileage234,305 mi
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2023
Test date29 Mar 2023
Expiry31 Mar 2024
Test number230827044565
Mileage233,494 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED · 21 Mar 2023
Test date21 Mar 2023
Expiry
Test number783672949928
Mileage233,471 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Mar 2022
Test date23 Mar 2022
Expiry31 Mar 2023
Test number665294673165
Mileage232,672 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number751129836222
Mileage232,672 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry31 Mar 2022
Test number121723904375
Mileage232,008 mi
AdvisoryPoor headlamp image. Headlamp glass misty.
FAILED · 22 Mar 2021
Test date22 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number306736088104
Mileage232,008 mi
AdvisoryPoor headlamp image. Headlamp glass misty.
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry31 Mar 2021
Test number181342452611
Mileage231,455 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
AdvisoryOffside head lamp mask deteriorating
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Mar 2020
Test date23 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number485991562887
Mileage231,455 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside head lamp mask deteriorating
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2019
Test date11 Mar 2019
Expiry31 Mar 2020
Test number842476632727
Mileage230,337 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Mar 2019
Test date6 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number528258167688
Mileage230,337 mi
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both units are cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry31 Mar 2019
Test number816966932660
Mileage229,230 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
PASSED · 15 Mar 2017
Test date15 Mar 2017
Expiry31 Mar 2018
Test number584590506628
Mileage227,328 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryengine cover & under tray fitted
Advisoryunable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
Advisoryall shock absorbers weak
AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2017
Test date8 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number878127309892
Mileage227,310 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisoryengine cover & under tray fitted
Advisoryunable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
Advisoryall shock absorbers weak
AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASSED · 1 Apr 2016
Test date1 Apr 2016
Expiry31 Mar 2017
Test number167409095173
Mileage226,104 mi
AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING
AdvisoryFRONT ROLL BAR LINKS BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES
PASSED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry28 Feb 2017
Test number642308362819
Mileage225,728 mi
Advisoryrear brake discs rusting
Advisoryfront roll bar link bushes slightly worn, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules
FAILED · 29 Feb 2016
Test date29 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number240659124498
Mileage225,728 mi
Advisoryrear brake discs rusting
Advisoryfront roll bar link bushes slightly worn, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 10 Mar 2015
Test date10 Mar 2015
Expiry31 Mar 2016
Test number866449365087
Mileage220,824 mi
User EnteredREAR TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO 2MM
User EnteredOS AND NS CV BOOTS CRACKING AND DAMP
User EnteredREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN
FAILED · 1 Mar 2014
Test date1 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number586890664002
Mileage216,071 mi
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES
PASSED · 1 Mar 2014
Test date1 Mar 2014
Expiry31 Mar 2015
Test number347510064039
Mileage216,071 mi
User EnteredBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES
PASSED · 12 Mar 2013
Test date12 Mar 2013
Expiry31 Mar 2014
Test number365301373001
Mileage210,632 mi
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredengine oil level low
FAILED · 7 Mar 2013
Test date7 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number817456363007
Mileage210,630 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
User Enteredengine oil level low
PASSED · 16 Mar 2012
Test date16 Mar 2012
Expiry31 Mar 2013
Test number105556872078
Mileage194,633 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2012
Test date8 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number296808062072
Mileage194,603 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2011
Test date1 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number737361091016
Mileage186,672 mi
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside rear light cluster damaged
PASSED · 1 Apr 2011
Test date1 Apr 2011
Expiry31 Mar 2012
Test number387211391054
Mileage186,672 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredoffside rear light cluster damaged
PASSED · 1 Apr 2010
Test date1 Apr 2010
Expiry31 Mar 2011
Test number122311590002
Mileage173,413 mi
User Enteredfront reg plate discoluored
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry11 Mar 2010
Test number670627959092
Mileage155,397 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2008
Test date4 Mar 2008
Expiry11 Mar 2009
Test number444924668034
Mileage140,663 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredN/s/r tyre starting to mishape
User EnteredFront number plate starting to delaminate