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YJ52 CXW
MOTValid
MOT due11 Jan 2027
First reg2 Sep 2002
Mileage81,632 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 February 2026.

PASSED · 12 Jan 2026
Test date12 Jan 2026
Expiry11 Jan 2027
Test number222113881408
Mileage81,632 mi
Advisorysteering light constantly on dash very dim
AdvisoryNearside Front seat tilt handle broken but still operative
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front abs sensor incorrectly routed
FAILED · 9 Jan 2026
Test date9 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number260485919325
Mileage81,632 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorysteering light constantly on dash very dim
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front seat tilt handle broken but still operative
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front abs sensor incorrectly routed
PASSED · 11 Jan 2025
Test date11 Jan 2025
Expiry10 Jan 2026
Test number904592851405
Mileage79,016 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront incorrect fitment wiper blades fitted, secure but advise further
FAILED · 3 Jan 2025
Test date3 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number358322331972
Mileage78,958 mi
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe in bonnet hinge area split (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront incorrect fitment wiper blades fitted, secure but advise further
PASSED · 7 Nov 2023
Test date7 Nov 2023
Expiry6 Nov 2024
Test number599311033882
Mileage69,631 mi
FAILED · 30 Oct 2023
Test date30 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number600977845071
Mileage79,909 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2022
Test date29 Oct 2022
Expiry28 Oct 2023
Test number906064784099
Mileage69,324 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Oct 2022
Test date25 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number876090290403
Mileage69,323 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry25 Oct 2022
Test number499232808560
Mileage68,489 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
FAILED · 12 Oct 2021
Test date12 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number901681835607
Mileage68,488 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2020
Test date26 Oct 2020
Expiry25 Oct 2021
Test number733644603299
Mileage67,269 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2020
Test date14 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number980699100132
Mileage67,172 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2019
Test date15 Oct 2019
Expiry14 Oct 2020
Test number547399225330
Mileage63,790 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2019
Test date3 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number369498801701
Mileage63,569 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2018
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry8 Oct 2019
Test number327815131180
Mileage52,863 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2018
Test date6 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number464844585770
Mileage52,863 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 30 Aug 2017
Test date30 Aug 2017
Expiry1 Sep 2018
Test number636592076303
Mileage39,802 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 23 Aug 2016
Test date23 Aug 2016
Expiry1 Sep 2017
Test number720794263790
Mileage33,898 mi
PASSED · 3 Aug 2015
Test date3 Aug 2015
Expiry1 Sep 2016
Test number386975715489
Mileage31,035 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2015
Test date3 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number328735815219
Mileage31,035 mi
PrsNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PrsOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2014
Test date8 Aug 2014
Expiry1 Sep 2015
Test number155150924277
Mileage28,813 mi
FAILED · 15 Aug 2013
Test date15 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number339907523223
Mileage27,235 mi
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 15 Aug 2013
Test date15 Aug 2013
Expiry1 Sep 2014
Test number759637323221
Mileage27,235 mi
PASSED · 22 Aug 2012
Test date22 Aug 2012
Expiry1 Sep 2013
Test number288295532228
Mileage24,830 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2011
Test date18 Aug 2011
Expiry1 Sep 2012
Test number348610731429
Mileage22,575 mi
FAILED · 17 Aug 2011
Test date17 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number266629421204
Mileage22,572 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 12 Aug 2010
Test date12 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number314074320246
Mileage20,867 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 12 Aug 2010
Test date12 Aug 2010
Expiry1 Sep 2011
Test number412144120261
Mileage20,867 mi
PASSED · 13 Aug 2009
Test date13 Aug 2009
Expiry1 Sep 2010
Test number993175729233
Mileage18,697 mi
FAILED · 12 Aug 2009
Test date12 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number320654829407
Mileage18,697 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2008
Test date8 Aug 2008
Expiry1 Sep 2009
Test number962691228250
Mileage16,909 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2007
Test date8 Aug 2007
Expiry1 Sep 2008
Test number773940027234
Mileage15,031 mi
PASSED · 18 Aug 2006
Test date18 Aug 2006
Expiry1 Sep 2007
Test number243550836233
Mileage12,774 mi
FAILED · 18 Aug 2006
Test date18 Aug 2006
Expiry
Test number491200336242
Mileage12,774 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)