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W501 WOY
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Jan 2026
First reg18 Jul 2000
Mileage148,018 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 August 2025.

PASSED · 13 Jan 2025
Test date13 Jan 2025
Expiry12 Jan 2026
Test number569212345579
Mileage148,018 mi
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront tyre slightly cracked
FAILED · 9 Jan 2025
Test date9 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number571525570252
Mileage148,007 mi
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront tyre slightly cracked
PASSED · 15 Dec 2023
Test date15 Dec 2023
Expiry14 Dec 2024
Test number651010788954
Mileage146,655 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 14 Dec 2023
Test date14 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number351240035629
Mileage146,651 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry14 Dec 2023
Test number833767416058
Mileage144,616 mi
Advisoryboth rear discs slightly pitted
PASSED · 15 Dec 2021
Test date15 Dec 2021
Expiry14 Dec 2022
Test number512183512312
Mileage142,583 mi
FAILED · 14 Dec 2021
Test date14 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number950508501409
Mileage142,583 mi
MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 15 Dec 2020
Test date15 Dec 2020
Expiry14 Dec 2021
Test number132800761640
Mileage140,645 mi
FAILED · 14 Dec 2020
Test date14 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number504166871853
Mileage140,645 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Dec 2019
Test date10 Dec 2019
Expiry9 Dec 2020
Test number732216569892
Mileage138,167 mi
FAILED · 2 Dec 2019
Test date2 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number651812837571
Mileage138,167 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped in rear seat tilt (7.1.2 (c))
MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification upper bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED · 10 Jul 2017
Test date10 Jul 2017
Expiry12 Jul 2018
Test number390534822907
Mileage131,320 mi
AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit from edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2016
Test date5 Jul 2016
Expiry12 Jul 2017
Test number237319941702
Mileage118,362 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryfront brake discs worn
FAILED · 4 Jul 2016
Test date4 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number435935473979
Mileage118,362 mi
FailNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisoryfront brake discs worn
PASSED · 24 Jun 2015
Test date24 Jun 2015
Expiry12 Jul 2016
Test number785095775131
Mileage115,208 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PASSED · 27 Jun 2014
Test date27 Jun 2014
Expiry12 Jul 2015
Test number199178874165
Mileage112,394 mi
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
PASSED · 17 Jun 2013
Test date17 Jun 2013
Expiry12 Jul 2014
Test number607488563128
Mileage108,583 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 17 Jun 2013
Test date17 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number135908663157
Mileage108,583 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2012
Test date4 Jul 2012
Expiry12 Jul 2013
Test number785496582123
Mileage105,838 mi
PASSED · 14 Jun 2011
Test date14 Jun 2011
Expiry12 Jul 2012
Test number385105961130
Mileage101,754 mi
PASSED · 2 Jul 2010
Test date2 Jul 2010
Expiry12 Jul 2011
Test number910033080167
Mileage97,508 mi
FAILED · 1 Jul 2010
Test date1 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number134392280163
Mileage97,508 mi
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 26 Jun 2009
Test date26 Jun 2009
Expiry12 Jul 2010
Test number824057079147
Mileage92,898 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2008
Test date30 Jun 2008
Expiry12 Jul 2009
Test number331132288199
Mileage87,972 mi
FAILED · 30 Jun 2008
Test date30 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number124122188111
Mileage87,972 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 13 Jul 2007
Test date13 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number223324897444
Mileage81,511 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2007
Test date13 Jul 2007
Expiry12 Jul 2008
Test number962444397196
Mileage81,511 mi
PASSED · 23 Jun 2006
Test date23 Jun 2006
Expiry4 Jul 2007
Test number420624976103
Mileage75,187 mi
User EnteredPoor front brake balance