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Y944 LMO
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Oct 2025
First reg1 Jul 2001
Mileage144,077 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

24 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 September 2025.

PASSED · 22 Oct 2024
Test date22 Oct 2024
Expiry21 Oct 2025
Test number999159308265
Mileage144,077 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust rusty
FAILED · 10 Oct 2024
Test date10 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number893173374094
Mileage144,076 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisoryexhaust rusty
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry9 Oct 2024
Test number250516217810
Mileage139,685 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 2 Oct 2023
Test date2 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number884866457312
Mileage139,676 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 4 Oct 2022
Test date4 Oct 2022
Expiry3 Oct 2023
Test number461894575889
Mileage136,690 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear lights tinted
FAILED · 27 Sep 2022
Test date27 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number473589205553
Mileage136,689 mi
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear lights tinted
PASSED · 17 Sep 2021
Test date17 Sep 2021
Expiry16 Sep 2022
Test number437060277781
Mileage135,852 mi
AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Sep 2021
Test date16 Sep 2021
Expiry
Test number838076160083
Mileage132,850 mi
AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose all 6 bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Sep 2020
Test date4 Sep 2020
Expiry16 Sep 2021
Test number836648346983
Mileage129,150 mi
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine management light illuminated
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose- to- rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to pump (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCatalytic convertor skidplate insecure.
Advisoryengine idles poorly
FAILED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number512203858783
Mileage129,150 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine management light illuminated
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose- to- rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to pump (2.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCatalytic convertor skidplate insecure.
Advisoryengine idles poorly
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 17 Sep 2019
Test date17 Sep 2019
Expiry16 Sep 2020
Test number334907316273
Mileage124,933 mi
Advisoryo/s/f tyre wall damaged
Advisoryrear tyre walls damaged
Advisoryo/s/f tyre worn outer edge
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisorysills damaged
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Advisoryaux belt deteriorated
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisorypoor running at idle
FAILED · 20 Aug 2019
Test date20 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number997141309137
Mileage124,926 mi
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Advisorysills damaged
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryo/s/f tyre heavy wear outer edge
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorydeep splits in o/s/f inner tyre wall
PASSED · 16 Aug 2018
Test date16 Aug 2018
Expiry21 Aug 2019
Test number951830677684
Mileage119,748 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorymovement in o/s steering joint
Advisoryrear silencer baffles insecure
FAILED · 15 Aug 2018
Test date15 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number367569380175
Mileage119,748 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorymovement in o/s steering joint
Advisoryrear silencer baffles insecure
PASSED · 4 Aug 2017
Test date4 Aug 2017
Expiry21 Aug 2018
Test number351180794918
Mileage113,393 mi
Advisoryboth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
PASSED · 15 Aug 2016
Test date15 Aug 2016
Expiry21 Aug 2017
Test number131982919827
Mileage107,259 mi
FAILED · 10 Aug 2016
Test date10 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number875050494929
Mileage107,241 mi
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailElectrical wiring insecure In glove box (1.9.2a)
FailElectrical wiring insecure On top of battery (1.9.2a)
FailElectrical wiring insecure Under car by radiator (1.9.2a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Under load (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Under load (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2015
Test date5 Aug 2015
Expiry21 Aug 2016
Test number419047015269
Mileage102,842 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User EnteredNail in nearside front tyre
PASSED · 20 Aug 2014
Test date20 Aug 2014
Expiry21 Aug 2015
Test number765842034296
Mileage93,974 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAILED · 18 Aug 2014
Test date18 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number109190434221
Mileage93,972 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 22 Aug 2013
Test date22 Aug 2013
Expiry21 Aug 2014
Test number805514533275
Mileage91,851 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2012
Test date27 Sep 2012
Expiry25 Oct 2013
Test number848221672264
Mileage87,882 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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 26 Sep 2012
Test date26 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number766460172290
Mileage87,882 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2011
Test date26 Oct 2011
Expiry25 Oct 2012
Test number735099191224
Mileage81,672 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Oct 2011
Test date18 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number925561391298
Mileage81,672 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2010
Test date12 Oct 2010
Expiry11 Oct 2011
Test number484415280291
Mileage74,866 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2009
Test date1 Oct 2009
Expiry8 Oct 2010
Test number790354479208
Mileage64,219 mi
PASSED · 9 Oct 2008
Test date9 Oct 2008
Expiry8 Oct 2009
Test number604553488245
Mileage55,766 mi
FAILED · 9 Oct 2008
Test date9 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number363593988277
Mileage55,766 mi
PrsOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 15 Mar 2007
Test date15 Mar 2007
Expiry14 Mar 2008
Test number193004677470
Mileage42,574 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2007
Test date1 Feb 2007
Expiry
Test number902832637039
Mileage42,571 mi
FailNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)