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9-3 · Blue

WA53 CUX
MOTValid
MOT due21 Dec 2026
First reg15 Sep 2003
Mileage62,943 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 28 November 2025.

PASSED · 28 Nov 2025
Test date28 Nov 2025
Expiry21 Dec 2026
Test number883855298471
Mileage62,943 mi
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Nov 2025
Test date27 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number359724889162
Mileage62,940 mi
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2024
Test date13 Dec 2024
Expiry21 Dec 2025
Test number535995382089
Mileage59,452 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic casing flared. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic casing flared. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED · 12 Dec 2024
Test date12 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number289078973023
Mileage59,448 mi
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic casing flared. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic casing flared. (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED · 27 Nov 2023
Test date27 Nov 2023
Expiry21 Dec 2024
Test number940269958048
Mileage57,039 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2022
Test date21 Dec 2022
Expiry21 Dec 2023
Test number245024661941
Mileage54,929 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 19 Dec 2022
Test date19 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number801615478846
Mileage54,929 mi
MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator Lower Support, Radiator Insecure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry21 Dec 2022
Test number240204397207
Mileage52,689 mi
FAILED · 17 Dec 2021
Test date17 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number862656301144
Mileage52,688 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2020
Test date21 Dec 2020
Expiry20 Dec 2021
Test number818048200160
Mileage51,282 mi
AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 1 Dec 2020
Test date1 Dec 2020
Expiry
Test number661487647908
Mileage51,279 mi
MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2019
Test date16 Oct 2019
Expiry15 Nov 2020
Test number758403287646
Mileage51,199 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2018
Test date10 Nov 2018
Expiry15 Nov 2019
Test number117384369024
Mileage51,101 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust Flexible Joint, Damaged, not leaking
FAILED · 10 Nov 2018
Test date10 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number544037801516
Mileage51,101 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust Flexible Joint, Damaged, not leaking
PASSED · 1 Nov 2017
Test date1 Nov 2017
Expiry15 Nov 2018
Test number295360193213
Mileage50,186 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Nov 2017
Test number480316908926
Mileage48,155 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2015
Test date12 Nov 2015
Expiry15 Nov 2016
Test number114246292663
Mileage46,347 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2014
Test date13 Nov 2014
Expiry15 Nov 2015
Test number478197514301
Mileage41,811 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2013
Test date1 Nov 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number509255103309
Mileage38,854 mi
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number609723092228
Mileage36,024 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry15 Nov 2012
Test number226170021302
Mileage35,595 mi
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 · 19 Oct 2010
Test date19 Oct 2010
Expiry5 Nov 2011
Test number252892690283
Mileage30,152 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2009
Test date6 Nov 2009
Expiry5 Nov 2010
Test number724150119343
Mileage28,811 mi
FAILED · 26 Oct 2009
Test date26 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number753279899249
Mileage28,750 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2008
Test date1 Oct 2008
Expiry3 Oct 2009
Test number433605378201
Mileage24,969 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number474257377257
Mileage21,474 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 4 Oct 2007
Test date4 Oct 2007
Expiry3 Oct 2008
Test number881377677217
Mileage21,474 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 14 Sep 2006
Test date14 Sep 2006
Expiry15 Sep 2007
Test number712667356207
Mileage18,083 mi
User EnteredCoolant leak