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Y172 JBM
MOTValid
MOT due19 Mar 2027
First reg2 Mar 2001
Mileage119,354 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 11 Mar 2026
Test date11 Mar 2026
Expiry19 Mar 2027
Test number854779076063
Mileage119,354 mi
Advisorycoolant leak
Advisoryoil leak
Advisorygeneral underside corrosion
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes' on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 Mar 2025
Test date20 Mar 2025
Expiry19 Mar 2026
Test number596588586088
Mileage115,301 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Mar 2024
Test date19 Mar 2024
Expiry18 Mar 2025
Test number907047905962
Mileage109,297 mi
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2023
Test date9 Mar 2023
Expiry8 Mar 2024
Test number300604746464
Mileage105,212 mi
PASSED · 14 Sep 2021
Test date14 Sep 2021
Expiry15 Sep 2022
Test number781593369881
Mileage96,837 mi
AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorber casing corroded
AdvisoryRear Axle bream corroded
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry15 Sep 2021
Test number997782558499
Mileage94,715 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle beam heavily corroded
FAILED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number217072550726
Mileage94,656 mi
AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp deteriorated
MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking PAS Rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & Offside Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Axle beam heavily corroded
PASSED · 1 Jul 2019
Test date1 Jul 2019
Expiry2 Sep 2020
Test number886927297729
Mileage93,151 mi
PASSED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry17 Jun 2019
Test number971089066970
Mileage91,132 mi
Advisoryo/s/r shock absorber corroded ,not seriously weakened
FAILED · 18 Jun 2018
Test date18 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number242922076819
Mileage91,132 mi
Advisoryo/s/r shock absorber corroded ,not seriously weakened
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED · 7 Jun 2017
Test date7 Jun 2017
Expiry6 Jun 2018
Test number393003535272
Mileage89,500 mi
AdvisoryCoolant leak
PASSED · 17 Mar 2016
Test date17 Mar 2016
Expiry17 Mar 2017
Test number265272931182
Mileage85,654 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAILED · 17 Mar 2016
Test date17 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number711087719672
Mileage85,654 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 14 Mar 2015
Test date14 Mar 2015
Expiry17 Mar 2016
Test number526373075008
Mileage79,653 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredBoth rear axle beam bushs slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 13 Mar 2015
Test date13 Mar 2015
Expiry
Test number958532275044
Mileage79,653 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FailOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredBoth rear axle beam bushs slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 17 Mar 2014
Test date17 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number827036374026
Mileage73,930 mi
PrsCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2014
Test date17 Mar 2014
Expiry17 Mar 2015
Test number629556374012
Mileage73,930 mi
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 16 Mar 2013
Test date16 Mar 2013
Expiry17 Mar 2014
Test number337015373013
Mileage70,510 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 17 Mar 2012
Test date17 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number336757072013
Mileage68,301 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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2012
Test date17 Mar 2012
Expiry17 Mar 2013
Test number309717572010
Mileage68,301 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2011
Test date18 Mar 2011
Expiry17 Mar 2012
Test number689947571091
Mileage65,759 mi
AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
User Enteredoffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
User Enteredslight wear front brake discs inner edge
FAILED · 18 Mar 2011
Test date18 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number636977171049
Mileage65,759 mi
FailOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
User Enteredoffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
User Enteredslight wear front brake discs inner edge
PASSED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry17 Mar 2011
Test number800897870090
Mileage56,550 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry16 Mar 2010
Test number171107859430
Mileage41,225 mi
PASSED · 22 Feb 2008
Test date22 Feb 2008
Expiry16 Mar 2009
Test number672813558063
Mileage33,937 mi
PASSED · 17 Mar 2007
Test date17 Mar 2007
Expiry16 Mar 2008
Test number134096577404
Mileage29,890 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2006
Test date4 Mar 2006
Expiry16 Mar 2007
Test number971253566080
Mileage27,712 mi