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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

M5 LXFMOT history

M5 LXF is a black petrol Vauxhall Insignia first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

M5 LXF black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
96,927 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LXF was last recorded at 96,927 miles on 22 May 2026, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,815 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,112 miles
Average per year
4,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,927 miles
  • 2025 – 91,815 miles
  • 2024 – 85,211 miles
  • 2023 – 78,627 miles
  • 2022 – 74,331 miles
  • 2021 – 70,153 miles
  • 2020 – 67,524 miles
  • 2019 – 63,542 miles
  • 2018 – 61,396 miles
  • 2017 – 56,807 miles
  • 2016 – 53,507 miles
  • 2015 – 50,755 miles
  • 2014 – 47,388 miles
  • 2013 – 43,388 miles
  • 2012 – 38,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,927 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,927 miles (+5,112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    445875153103
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,815 miles (+6,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,815 miles
    Test number
    691460696047
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,211 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,211 miles
    Test number
    147620364917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,627 miles (+4,296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,627 miles
    Test number
    331404481123
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,331 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    805521107030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,153 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    444994521295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,524 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,524 miles
    Test number
    175660448814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    688710164960
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  9. Fail63,542 miles (+2,146)1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    976840525134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  10. Pass61,396 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    143705778008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,807 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    649943157457
    • AdvisoryMinor movement nearside rear upper suspension joint

  12. Pass53,507 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    469184012232
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  13. Pass50,755 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    995730335134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,388 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    219008534170
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight play in fins
    • NoteNail nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass47,388 miles (+4,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    785008234126
    • NoteFront brake discs slight play in fins
    • NoteNail nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass43,388 miles (+4,751)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    858017023118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH REAR SHOCKERS;PLASTIC DUST COVERS BROKEN OFF.
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE;PERISHED,AND 1 PIN,1 NAIL IN TREAD<3110>

  17. Pass38,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    539487342188
    • NoteOff side rear brake binding

Questions about M5 LXF

Does M5 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LXF is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LXF?
The MOT on M5 LXF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LXF done?
M5 LXF was recorded at 96,927 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,167 miles a year.
Has M5 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LXF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 LXF 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 M5 LXF find?
M5 LXF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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