Midas Excelsior

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,396 cc

L118 PRRMOT history

L118 PRR is a blue petrol Midas Excelsior first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
103,332 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 PRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Midas
Model
Excelsior
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 PRR was last recorded at 103,332 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,282 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,332 miles
  • 2023 – 103,282 miles
  • 2022 – 103,258 miles
  • 2021 – 103,185 miles
  • 2020 – 103,075 miles
  • 2019 – 102,913 miles
  • 2017 – 102,538 miles
  • 2016 – 102,387 miles
  • 2015 – 102,322 miles
  • 2014 – 102,203 miles
  • 2013 – 102,032 miles
  • 2012 – 101,438 miles
  • 2011 – 101,054 miles
  • 2010 – 99,332 miles
  • 2009 – 98,040 miles
  • 2008 – 96,067 miles
  • 2007 – 93,367 miles
  • 2006 – 90,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,332 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components coated in sealant

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Advise steering notchy on lock to lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,332 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    470122948959
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components coated in sealant
  2. Pass103,282 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    463606229000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,258 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    719139283292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,185 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    623180849508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to nearside rear main brake pipe
  5. Pass103,075 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,075 miles
    Test number
    302371801311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,913 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    436032345598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering slightly knotchy on lock to lock
  7. Pass102,538 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    933532303041
    • AdvisoryAdvise free play in offside and nearside steering arms
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering notchy on lock to lock
  8. Pass102,387 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    174095878618
    • AdvisoryAdvise feree play to upper steering colunm bush
    • AdvisoryAdvise free play int steering
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering notchy on lock to lock
  9. Pass102,322 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,322 miles
    Test number
    388283550493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,313 miles (+110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,313 miles
    Test number
    396540169533
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass102,203 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    399057984408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,032 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    408909183206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,438 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    748522892285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,054 miles (+1,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    805534291289
    • NoteAdvise slight binding to nearside rear wheel
  15. Pass99,332 miles (+1,292)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    774188780239
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension very bouncy
  16. Pass98,040 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    633656999284
    • NoteAdvise steering slightly notchy
    • NoteAdvise under seal on all suspention components
  17. Fail98,026 miles (+1,959)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    442843699205
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise steering slightly notchy
    • NoteAdvise under seal on all suspention components
  18. Pass96,067 miles (+2,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,067 miles
    Test number
    513144698234
    • NoteAdvise steering slightly rough
  19. Pass93,367 miles (+2,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    663045897220
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  20. Pass90,627 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    510304296275
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorosion to front & rear sub frames
    • NoteNearside front tyre rubbing on plastic inner wing when jacked up
  21. Fail90,611 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    200923996251
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorosion to front & rear subframes
    • NoteNearside front tyre rubbing on plastic inner wing when jacked up

Questions about L118 PRR

Does L118 PRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L118 PRR expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L118 PRR?
The MOT on L118 PRR expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L118 PRR done?
L118 PRR was recorded at 103,332 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 703 miles a year.
Has L118 PRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 PRR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on L118 PRR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L118 PRR find?
L118 PRR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: under body and suspension components coated in sealant.

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