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YM05 BAA
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Mar 2023
First reg22 Jul 2005
Mileage107,915 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 November 2025.

FAILED · 11 Jun 2024
Test date11 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number229424995129
Mileage107,915 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Underseal on sill
AdvisoryOffside Front Underseal on sill
FAILED · 8 Mar 2024
Test date8 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number913436117236
Mileage107,854 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryfront and rear suspension has surface corrosion
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2022
Test date31 Mar 2022
Expiry30 Mar 2023
Test number532104046821
Mileage107,826 mi
FAILED · 1 Mar 2022
Test date1 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number491621238631
Mileage107,677 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisoryreverse lamps not working
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisorycentre exhaust clamp/sleeve heavily corroded
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2020
Test date31 Mar 2020
Expiry30 Mar 2021
Test number978253231167
Mileage99,623 mi
MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Mar 2020
Test date31 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number712101604073
Mileage99,620 mi
MajorBrake cable damaged catching on rear offside wheel (1.1.15 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2019
Test date1 Feb 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2020
Test number288389662556
Mileage91,476 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 31 Jan 2019
Test date31 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number262628682219
Mileage91,476 mi
MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (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 inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsOffside Rear Brake cable insecure ( prs) (1.1.15 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Dec 2017
Test date18 Dec 2017
Expiry17 Dec 2018
Test number705697279846
Mileage89,521 mi
FAILED · 18 Dec 2017
Test date18 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number751124235871
Mileage89,520 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2017
Test date24 Jan 2017
Expiry23 Jan 2018
Test number145313749885
Mileage80,623 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED · 24 Jan 2017
Test date24 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number518546217502
Mileage80,623 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsBattery insecure (1.9.1)
PASSED · 4 Jan 2016
Test date4 Jan 2016
Expiry3 Jan 2017
Test number290543944156
Mileage73,202 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2015
Test date31 Mar 2015
Expiry2 Apr 2016
Test number818670995089
Mileage67,782 mi
AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre is cracking.
PASSED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry2 Apr 2015
Test number187172794419
Mileage62,431 mi
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 3 Apr 2013
Test date3 Apr 2013
Expiry2 Apr 2014
Test number726993593038
Mileage56,690 mi
FAILED · 3 Apr 2013
Test date3 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number986273493083
Mileage56,690 mi
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PASSED · 5 Mar 2012
Test date5 Mar 2012
Expiry4 Mar 2013
Test number546485262059
Mileage50,887 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredslight damage to nearside outer sill
FAILED · 1 Mar 2012
Test date1 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number319351962058
Mileage50,883 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enteredslight damage to nearside outer sill
PASSED · 20 Aug 2011
Test date20 Aug 2011
Expiry19 Aug 2012
Test number258992931235
Mileage50,396 mi
PASSED · 8 Dec 2009
Test date8 Dec 2009
Expiry7 Dec 2010
Test number284642249320
Mileage43,053 mi
FAILED · 8 Dec 2009
Test date8 Dec 2009
Expiry
Test number832432049382
Mileage43,053 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2008
Test date5 Aug 2008
Expiry4 Aug 2009
Test number203408118276
Mileage33,816 mi