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VU05 XMD
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Nov 2025
First reg11 Mar 2005
Mileage157,215 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 14 November 2025.

FAILED · 12 Nov 2025
Test date12 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number628531832824
Mileage157,215 mi
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Nov 2024
Test date13 Nov 2024
Expiry12 Nov 2025
Test number742251183742
Mileage153,139 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2024
Test date11 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number516761638270
Mileage153,133 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 7 Nov 2023
Test date7 Nov 2023
Expiry10 Nov 2024
Test number689802123977
Mileage151,391 mi
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2023
Test date6 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number195419719017
Mileage151,389 mi
MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected tie rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 11 Nov 2022
Test date11 Nov 2022
Expiry10 Nov 2023
Test number782451780213
Mileage146,514 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 Nov 2022
Test date10 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number142269853178
Mileage146,512 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry2 Nov 2022
Test number696232401074
Mileage142,130 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside rear brake drum backplate corroded through, advise replace asap
FAILED · 25 Oct 2021
Test date25 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number424343690227
Mileage142,130 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside rear brake drum backplate corroded through, advise replace asap
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry2 Nov 2021
Test number607431673382
Mileage139,584 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 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 3 May 2019
Test date3 May 2019
Expiry2 Nov 2020
Test number374772564698
Mileage131,011 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryexhaust in poor condition
FAILED · 1 May 2019
Test date1 May 2019
Expiry
Test number876109668933
Mileage131,004 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust in poor condition
PASSED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry2 May 2019
Test number344775384908
Mileage116,198 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Apr 2018
Test date23 Apr 2018
Expiry
Test number156691590554
Mileage116,198 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 May 2017
Test date2 May 2017
Expiry2 May 2018
Test number423836805087
Mileage95,655 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAILED · 2 May 2017
Test date2 May 2017
Expiry
Test number331266381135
Mileage95,655 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED · 3 May 2016
Test date3 May 2016
Expiry2 May 2017
Test number497119226098
Mileage84,202 mi
FAILED · 29 Apr 2016
Test date29 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number898788894045
Mileage84,101 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2015
Test date8 Jul 2015
Expiry16 Jul 2016
Test number897499885177
Mileage77,954 mi
PASSED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry16 Jul 2015
Test number395959884101
Mileage69,359 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing
User Enteredheat shield insecure
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number219249784150
Mileage69,359 mi
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing
User Enteredheat shield insecure
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 12 Jul 2013
Test date12 Jul 2013
Expiry16 Jul 2014
Test number706473093188
Mileage59,331 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)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 8 Jul 2013
Test date8 Jul 2013
Expiry
Test number638129083121
Mileage59,213 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 13 Jul 2012
Test date13 Jul 2012
Expiry16 Jul 2013
Test number949495992174
Mileage51,059 mi
PASSED · 20 Jun 2011
Test date20 Jun 2011
Expiry16 Jul 2012
Test number619021471179
Mileage44,984 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry16 Jul 2011
Test number241827990103
Mileage40,555 mi
PASSED · 17 Jul 2009
Test date17 Jul 2009
Expiry16 Jul 2010
Test number271638899133
Mileage28,591 mi
FAILED · 16 Jul 2009
Test date16 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number101147299185
Mileage28,586 mi
PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2008
Test date4 Mar 2008
Expiry11 Mar 2009
Test number581064568032
Mileage21,625 mi
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 4 Mar 2008
Test date4 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number292924568049
Mileage21,625 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)