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X551 AEN
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Nov 2025
First reg5 Sep 2000
Mileage203,386 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

25 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 October 2025.

PASSED · 4 Nov 2024
Test date4 Nov 2024
Expiry21 Nov 2025
Test number411501440044
Mileage203,386 mi
AdvisoryNearside inner sill holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
PASSED · 22 Nov 2023
Test date22 Nov 2023
Expiry21 Nov 2024
Test number937965520165
Mileage203,176 mi
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front repair has been carried out to the vehicles structure - covered with seam sealer, unable to fully inspect the repair
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside main beam light bulb was not working when initially tested but was working when later assessing for repair
FAILED · 22 Nov 2023
Test date22 Nov 2023
Expiry—
Test number108390735246
Mileage203,176 mi
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front repair has been carried out to the vehicles structure - covered with seam sealer, unable to fully inspect the repair
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside main beam light bulb was not working when initially tested but was working when later assessing for repair
PASSED · 14 Nov 2022
Test date14 Nov 2022
Expiry13 Nov 2023
Test number505110811033
Mileage202,402 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 21 Oct 2022
Test date21 Oct 2022
Expiry—
Test number333767427552
Mileage202,401 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
PASSED · 22 Oct 2021
Test date22 Oct 2021
Expiry21 Oct 2022
Test number314255973142
Mileage201,169 mi
FAILED · 13 Sep 2021
Test date13 Sep 2021
Expiry—
Test number898982310891
Mileage201,152 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry1 Sep 2021
Test number956061723393
Mileage195,375 mi
FAILED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry—
Test number877647113620
Mileage195,367 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2019
Test date29 Aug 2019
Expiry28 Aug 2020
Test number976441568352
Mileage190,279 mi
MinorHorn not working properly does not work every time/ sometimes quiet (7.7 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes rusting slightly (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2018
Test date29 Aug 2018
Expiry28 Aug 2019
Test number252459048353
Mileage179,735 mi
PASSED · 25 Aug 2017
Test date25 Aug 2017
Expiry24 Aug 2018
Test number216597075374
Mileage157,760 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2017
Test date18 Aug 2017
Expiry—
Test number836275145083
Mileage157,694 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed door shut (1.9.2c)
Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failfront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failrear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
FailNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 19 Aug 2016
Test date19 Aug 2016
Expiry18 Aug 2017
Test number559808713277
Mileage142,742 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
FAILED · 18 Aug 2016
Test date18 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number934121179700
Mileage142,742 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FailTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
PASSED · 5 Feb 2015
Test date5 Feb 2015
Expiry20 Feb 2016
Test number367956035091
Mileage142,564 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Enteredboth front suspension bump stops splitting
User Enteredslight play in nsf steering arm
User Enteredosf indicator lens cracked
User Enteredwindscreen marked by wipers
User Enteredpoor starting /starter noisey
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 21 Feb 2014
Test date21 Feb 2014
Expiry20 Feb 2015
Test number525302954014
Mileage141,902 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 21 Feb 2014
Test date21 Feb 2014
Expiry—
Test number535662354014
Mileage141,902 mi
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 29 Nov 2012
Test date29 Nov 2012
Expiry28 Nov 2013
Test number819354732325
Mileage137,512 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 26 Nov 2012
Test date26 Nov 2012
Expiry—
Test number995161832312
Mileage137,510 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAILED · 7 Oct 2011
Test date7 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number329450381445
Mileage131,720 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Enteredadvise rear silencer deteriorated
PASSED · 7 Oct 2011
Test date7 Oct 2011
Expiry6 Oct 2012
Test number749790581213
Mileage131,720 mi
User Enteredadvise rear silencer deteriorated
PASSED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry5 Oct 2011
Test number251699470214
Mileage125,076 mi
FAILED · 6 Oct 2010
Test date6 Oct 2010
Expiry—
Test number803939270241
Mileage125,076 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
PASSED · 2 Oct 2009
Test date2 Oct 2009
Expiry1 Oct 2010
Test number884295879213
Mileage109,063 mi
FAILED · 30 Sep 2009
Test date30 Sep 2009
Expiry—
Test number844633279204
Mileage109,007 mi
FailFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED · 10 Sep 2008
Test date10 Sep 2008
Expiry—
Test number310904258286
Mileage96,776 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 10 Sep 2008
Test date10 Sep 2008
Expiry9 Sep 2009
Test number314754758480
Mileage96,776 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2007
Test date22 Nov 2007
Expiry21 Nov 2008
Test number902396027358
Mileage84,367 mi
FAILED · 21 Nov 2007
Test date21 Nov 2007
Expiry—
Test number772555527335
Mileage84,376 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2006
Test date19 Oct 2006
Expiry18 Oct 2007
Test number650712696271
Mileage78,044 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2005
Test date30 Sep 2005
Expiry29 Sep 2006
Test number941563075257
Mileage71,539 mi
FAILED · 29 Sep 2005
Test date29 Sep 2005
Expiry—
Test number774822075237
Mileage71,539 mi
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)