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WA52 MDZ
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Oct 2025
First reg1 Sep 2002
Mileage189,332 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 June 2026.

FAILED · 23 Mar 2026
Test date23 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number649175259736
Mileage189,332 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2024
Test date14 Oct 2024
Expiry13 Oct 2025
Test number431696913530
Mileage177,603 mi
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2024
Test date2 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number877652749557
Mileage177,598 mi
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2023
Test date14 Mar 2023
Expiry13 Mar 2024
Test number637912092216
Mileage169,613 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry8 Mar 2023
Test number604223655872
Mileage160,875 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
FAILED · 9 Mar 2022
Test date9 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number889591429698
Mileage160,875 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Feb 2021
Test date15 Feb 2021
Expiry19 Feb 2022
Test number740288245646
Mileage157,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Forward mount (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2021
Test date11 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number838308274982
Mileage157,762 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Forward mount (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2020
Test date5 Feb 2020
Expiry19 Feb 2021
Test number538679015909
Mileage152,951 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket broken
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Feb 2020
Test date4 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number175152959956
Mileage152,951 mi
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket broken
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry19 Feb 2020
Test number813850255331
Mileage144,545 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryThree exhaust mountings are broken but exhaust is secure
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 16 Feb 2019
Test date16 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number635522663255
Mileage144,543 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryThree exhaust mountings are broken but exhaust is secure
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 20 Feb 2018
Test date20 Feb 2018
Expiry19 Feb 2019
Test number515486884478
Mileage137,956 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front strut weak
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to os rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 19 Feb 2018
Test date19 Feb 2018
Expiry
Test number139573668747
Mileage137,956 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front strut weak
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to os rear (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2017
Test date9 Feb 2017
Expiry18 Feb 2018
Test number237157526424
Mileage129,482 mi
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)
Advisorycentre exhaust mount insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 9 Feb 2017
Test date9 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number550997399723
Mileage129,482 mi
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Advisorycentre exhaust mount insecure
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 19 Feb 2016
Test date19 Feb 2016
Expiry18 Feb 2017
Test number956923619169
Mileage117,195 mi
Advisoryunder tray fitted
FAILED · 19 Feb 2016
Test date19 Feb 2016
Expiry
Test number188310885659
Mileage117,195 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box hanger broken (7.1.1)
Advisoryunder tray fitted
PASSED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry20 Jan 2016
Test number265161625035
Mileage96,985 mi
FAILED · 21 Jan 2015
Test date21 Jan 2015
Expiry
Test number637781825054
Mileage96,985 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
PASSED · 11 Dec 2013
Test date11 Dec 2013
Expiry10 Dec 2014
Test number738405343348
Mileage88,415 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredService indicator on- engine oil condition poor
User EnteredFront brake pads worn low
User EnteredFront brake discs corroded on surface edges
FAILED · 10 Dec 2013
Test date10 Dec 2013
Expiry
Test number609584443337
Mileage88,415 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
User EnteredService indicator on- engine oil condition poor
User EnteredFront brake pads worn low
User EnteredFront brake discs corroded on surface edges
User EnteredFront tyres worn on edges- recommend wheel alignment check
PASSED · 30 Nov 2012
Test date30 Nov 2012
Expiry29 Nov 2013
Test number398855732345
Mileage77,418 mi
User Enteredboth front wipers split , but still clears screen o/k
PASSED · 1 Nov 2011
Test date1 Nov 2011
Expiry31 Oct 2012
Test number758015301390
Mileage72,247 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2011
Test date1 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number468345901417
Mileage72,247 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Oct 2010
Test date8 Oct 2010
Expiry7 Oct 2011
Test number724511480204
Mileage67,504 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2010
Test date5 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number173238770219
Mileage67,504 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2009
Test date21 Sep 2009
Expiry20 Sep 2010
Test number744314869271
Mileage61,716 mi
FAILED · 16 Sep 2009
Test date16 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number300419459401
Mileage61,716 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 9 Jul 2008
Test date9 Jul 2008
Expiry8 Jul 2009
Test number153871898172
Mileage55,253 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2008
Test date8 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number520530098178
Mileage55,253 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 4 Jul 2007
Test date4 Jul 2007
Expiry6 Jul 2008
Test number862605787139
Mileage50,124 mi
PASSED · 7 Jul 2006
Test date7 Jul 2006
Expiry6 Jul 2007
Test number312358586173
Mileage45,238 mi
FAILED · 7 Jul 2006
Test date7 Jul 2006
Expiry
Test number891378886123
Mileage45,238 mi
PrsFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2005
Test date22 Aug 2005
Expiry1 Sep 2006
Test number333124435484
Mileage39,559 mi