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W601 GBW
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Oct 2025
First reg1 Jul 2000
Mileage152,087 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 October 2025.

PASSED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Oct 2025
Test number693091556055
Mileage152,087 mi
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 11 Oct 2024
Test date11 Oct 2024
Expiry—
Test number860840223465
Mileage152,087 mi
MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Hose on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Ferrule to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry31 Jan 2024
Test number584867598312
Mileage138,316 mi
AdvisoryNearside park brake only just met requirements
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2022
Test date1 Feb 2022
Expiry31 Jan 2023
Test number777025495222
Mileage126,710 mi
MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering union on rack (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 20 Jan 2021
Test date20 Jan 2021
Expiry29 Jan 2022
Test number404802533140
Mileage124,699 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 24 Jul 2019
Test date24 Jul 2019
Expiry29 Jan 2021
Test number738309375638
Mileage117,278 mi
Advisoryrear brake discs corroded
Advisoryrear bump stops perished
FAILED · 24 Jul 2019
Test date24 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number777416442055
Mileage117,278 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryn/s/f brake binding slightly
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryrear brake discs corroded
Advisoryrear bump stops perished
PASSED · 25 Jul 2018
Test date25 Jul 2018
Expiry29 Jul 2019
Test number902470466877
Mileage111,756 mi
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))
Advisoryunable to test n/s rear seat belt,child seat fitted.
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2017
Test date26 Jul 2017
Expiry29 Jul 2018
Test number126894980492
Mileage105,999 mi
Advisoryslight surface cracking on both front brake hoses
PASSED · 13 Jul 2016
Test date13 Jul 2016
Expiry29 Jul 2017
Test number104086697836
Mileage100,519 mi
Advisorysome movement in rear axle bushes
FAILED · 12 Jul 2016
Test date12 Jul 2016
Expiry—
Test number705802708249
Mileage100,519 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
Advisorysome movement in rear axle bushes
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 23 Jul 2015
Test date23 Jul 2015
Expiry29 Jul 2016
Test number299834405280
Mileage94,686 mi
FAILED · 23 Jul 2015
Test date23 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number157054805216
Mileage94,686 mi
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 7 Jul 2014
Test date7 Jul 2014
Expiry29 Jul 2015
Test number996648084174
Mileage88,226 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)
FAILED · 7 Jul 2014
Test date7 Jul 2014
Expiry—
Test number105708484186
Mileage88,226 mi
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
PASSED · 25 Jul 2013
Test date25 Jul 2013
Expiry29 Jul 2014
Test number776106003251
Mileage82,997 mi
FAILED · 25 Jul 2013
Test date25 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number668056803299
Mileage82,997 mi
FailTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredn/s/f brake binding
PASSED · 16 Jul 2012
Test date16 Jul 2012
Expiry29 Jul 2013
Test number449268492103
Mileage77,417 mi
AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredOffside Rear tyre has a small cut in inner tyre wall, but no deep enough to reach cord/ply
User EnteredError code: P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
FAILED · 16 Jul 2012
Test date16 Jul 2012
Expiry—
Test number405968292199
Mileage77,417 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredOffside Rear tyre has a small cut in inner tyre wall, but no deep enough to reach cord/ply
User EnteredError code: P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
PASSED · 28 Jul 2011
Test date28 Jul 2011
Expiry29 Jul 2012
Test number669679601282
Mileage72,326 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront number plate damaged
User Enteredfront brake discs in poor condition
User Enteredrear brake discs in poor condition
User Enterednearside front brake slightly binding
User Enterednearside rear brake slightly binding
PASSED · 29 Jul 2010
Test date29 Jul 2010
Expiry29 Jul 2011
Test number591820810279
Mileage67,407 mi
FAILED · 29 Jul 2010
Test date29 Jul 2010
Expiry—
Test number911680710241
Mileage67,407 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 29 Jul 2009
Test date29 Jul 2009
Expiry29 Jul 2010
Test number520120919232
Mileage62,729 mi
PASSED · 29 Jul 2008
Test date29 Jul 2008
Expiry29 Jul 2009
Test number243221018234
Mileage56,798 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 12 Jul 2007
Test date12 Jul 2007
Expiry29 Jul 2008
Test number324923097146
Mileage49,952 mi
FAILED · 11 Jul 2007
Test date11 Jul 2007
Expiry—
Test number661252797115
Mileage49,914 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredrear brakes starting to bind( ok on roller brake tester)
User Enteredrear number plate deteriorating
User Enteredo/s door mirror casing cracked but not sharp or insecure
User Enteredrear bump stops split
PASSED · 7 Jul 2006
Test date7 Jul 2006
Expiry29 Jul 2007
Test number151158386185
Mileage44,423 mi
User Enteredrear number plate deteriorating