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WG53 KCX
MOTExpired
MOT due26 May 2026
First reg20 Dec 2003
Mileage188,266 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 March 2026.

PASSED · 23 May 2025
Test date23 May 2025
Expiry26 May 2026
Test number662030165403
Mileage188,266 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryeml
Advisoryunder side corroded
FAILED · 7 May 2025
Test date7 May 2025
Expiry
Test number495877205418
Mileage187,985 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry26 May 2025
Test number566512651768
Mileage187,105 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 May 2024
Test date23 May 2024
Expiry
Test number381863142422
Mileage187,105 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PrsOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PrsBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 24 May 2023
Test date24 May 2023
Expiry26 May 2024
Test number300587984358
Mileage185,595 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 24 May 2023
Test date24 May 2023
Expiry
Test number194326991860
Mileage185,595 mi
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 27 May 2022
Test date27 May 2022
Expiry26 May 2023
Test number604440832890
Mileage184,970 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Aug 2021
Test date2 Aug 2021
Expiry1 Aug 2022
Test number765025625097
Mileage182,815 mi
MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Jul 2021
Test date21 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number671411148845
Mileage182,815 mi
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 28 Jul 2020
Test date28 Jul 2020
Expiry27 Jul 2021
Test number283018074852
Mileage179,461 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
FAILED · 28 Jul 2020
Test date28 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number242216853588
Mileage179,461 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop perished
PASSED · 24 May 2019
Test date24 May 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number656247350608
Mileage173,632 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisoryn/s rear bumper damaged poss sharp edge
FAILED · 23 May 2019
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry
Test number411584073045
Mileage173,629 mi
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe part of hose assembly on suspension arm requires wheel off to check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rigid pipe part of hose assembly on rear suspension arm requires wheel off to check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm hole in side/tread (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryn/s rear bumper damaged poss sharp edge
PASSED · 4 Jun 2018
Test date4 Jun 2018
Expiry3 Jun 2019
Test number429740785860
Mileage167,742 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisorydash. engine warning light on
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 3 May 2017
Test date3 May 2017
Expiry2 May 2018
Test number798351930557
Mileage157,211 mi
Advisoryengine warning light on
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 24 Apr 2017
Test date24 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number458816155641
Mileage156,927 mi
FailNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisoryengine warning light on
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2016
Test date13 Apr 2016
Expiry27 Apr 2017
Test number635136914620
Mileage146,641 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2015
Test date27 Apr 2015
Expiry27 Apr 2016
Test number566097415106
Mileage139,373 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry27 Apr 2015
Test number257743714488
Mileage132,367 mi
User Enteredfront tyreswearing on inner edges
PASSED · 15 Apr 2013
Test date15 Apr 2013
Expiry27 Apr 2014
Test number775595603133
Mileage119,899 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry27 Apr 2013
Test number968428802122
Mileage109,807 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking on sidwalls
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
FAILED · 17 Apr 2012
Test date17 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number538698602113
Mileage109,807 mi
PrsOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking on sidwalls
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number278608011175
Mileage97,349 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 18 May 2009
Test date18 May 2009
Expiry17 May 2010
Test number283708539137
Mileage75,797 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Jul 2008
Test date8 Jul 2008
Expiry16 Jul 2009
Test number353490098177
Mileage70,880 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2008
Test date8 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number274330698462
Mileage70,879 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 17 Jul 2007
Test date17 Jul 2007
Expiry16 Jul 2008
Test number674098997119
Mileage65,163 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2006
Test date28 Nov 2006
Expiry27 Nov 2007
Test number453672836455
Mileage61,157 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 17 Nov 2006
Test date17 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number120071926356
Mileage60,671 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)