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VX53 ZJZ
MOTValid
MOT due16 Oct 2026
First reg27 Sep 2003
Mileage118,273 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 8 May 2026.

PASSED · 6 Oct 2025
Test date6 Oct 2025
Expiry16 Oct 2026
Test number521133069617
Mileage118,273 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear sills corroded
PASSED · 9 Oct 2024
Test date9 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Oct 2025
Test number150946430509
Mileage116,070 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))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear chassis corrosion
PASSED · 4 Oct 2023
Test date4 Oct 2023
Expiry16 Oct 2024
Test number608845666621
Mileage113,145 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2022
Test date5 Oct 2022
Expiry16 Oct 2023
Test number847917009784
Mileage111,188 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry16 Oct 2022
Test number928752045509
Mileage109,497 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2020
Test date12 Oct 2020
Expiry16 Oct 2021
Test number935032626242
Mileage107,518 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rosejoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Oct 2019
Test date2 Oct 2019
Expiry16 Oct 2020
Test number607469416128
Mileage104,833 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryAll tyres between 2.5 - 3mm of tread
PASSED · 8 Oct 2018
Test date8 Oct 2018
Expiry16 Oct 2019
Test number655677231149
Mileage101,450 mi
AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm
FAILED · 1 Oct 2018
Test date1 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number256069507558
Mileage101,386 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry16 Oct 2018
Test number409845208158
Mileage96,394 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number436465581943
Mileage96,393 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2016
Test date3 Oct 2016
Expiry16 Oct 2017
Test number299168125791
Mileage89,609 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2016
Test date26 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number846752017208
Mileage89,549 mi
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2015
Test date1 Oct 2015
Expiry16 Oct 2016
Test number707476420847
Mileage85,617 mi
Advisorysteel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2014
Test date1 Oct 2014
Expiry16 Oct 2015
Test number246774674281
Mileage79,557 mi
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredfront tyres worn on edges
PASSED · 14 Oct 2013
Test date14 Oct 2013
Expiry16 Oct 2014
Test number387237583473
Mileage70,318 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2012
Test date17 Oct 2012
Expiry16 Oct 2013
Test number376151892255
Mileage65,518 mi
User EnteredEngine light on
PASSED · 2 Sep 2011
Test date2 Sep 2011
Expiry20 Sep 2012
Test number529715441228
Mileage61,595 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 21 Sep 2010
Test date21 Sep 2010
Expiry20 Sep 2011
Test number750594160283
Mileage55,620 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2009
Test date26 Oct 2009
Expiry25 Oct 2010
Test number973859599215
Mileage51,392 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2008
Test date30 Sep 2008
Expiry3 Oct 2009
Test number392724578469
Mileage47,770 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2008
Test date29 Sep 2008
Expiry
Test number161243178276
Mileage47,767 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2007
Test date2 Oct 2007
Expiry3 Oct 2008
Test number393865277471
Mileage39,644 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2006
Test date4 Oct 2006
Expiry3 Oct 2007
Test number402897676203
Mileage28,335 mi