Looks like it was finally retired in March but it's not been easy to live with since I sold it
MOT history of this vehicle
Test date17 March 2014 Expiry date24 March 2015 Test ResultPass Odometer reading158,812 miles MOT test number3691 1687 4092 Advisory notice item(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Test date14 March 2014 Test ResultFail Odometer reading158,810 miles MOT test number7970 3307 4026
Reason(s) for failure
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Test date25 March 2013 Expiry date24 March 2014 Test ResultPass Odometer reading155,952 miles MOT test number4376 5488 3079 Advisory notice item(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Spare tyre defective
Test date21 March 2013 Test ResultFail Odometer reading155,950 miles MOT test number6886 6018 3024
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Spare tyre defective
Test date28 February 2012 Expiry date2 March 2013 Test ResultPass Odometer reading150,765 miles MOT test number4564 1965 2082 Advisory notice item(s)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Oil leak
Test date3 March 2011 Expiry date2 March 2012 Test ResultPass MOT test number9472 6246 1058 Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date1 March 2011 Test ResultFail MOT test number9596 0016 1005
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date14 January 2010 Expiry date13 January 2011 Test ResultPass MOT test number6337 9481 0058 Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date11 January 2010 Test ResultFail MOT test number7823 1121 0007
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Test date15 December 2008 Expiry date10 January 2010 Test ResultPass MOT test number1847 8065 8304 Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Test date9 January 2008 Expiry date10 January 2009 Test ResultPass MOT test number1532 4940 8051 Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test date8 January 2007 Expiry date10 January 2008 Test ResultPass MOT test number3201 6870 7019
Test date11 January 2006 Expiry date10 January 2007 Test ResultPass MOT test number9334 7111 6072 Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
to be fair the young chappy was a bit surprised but not really phased by it (2010 car).
