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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T543 SBOMOT history

T543 SBO is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 142,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
142,490 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 SBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T543 SBO was last recorded at 142,490 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2021: 134,161 miles, lower than 134,169 miles on 19 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,781 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,709 miles
Average per year
4,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,490 miles
  • 2025 – 140,781 miles
  • 2024 – 137,520 miles
  • 2023 – 137,504 miles
  • 2022 – 134,910 miles
  • 2021 – 134,161 miles
  • 2020 – 132,883 miles
  • 2019 – 131,432 miles
  • 2018 – 128,507 miles
  • 2017 – 118,119 miles
  • 2016 – 112,136 miles
  • 2015 – 108,033 miles
  • 2014 – 105,095 miles
  • 2013 – 101,958 miles
  • 2012 – 97,419 miles
  • 2011 – 94,042 miles
  • 2010 – 76,414 miles
  • 2009 – 64,660 miles
  • 2008 – 54,122 miles
  • 2007 – 46,799 miles
  • 2006 – 43,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,490 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached damaged/ broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front coolant leak from engine
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer swivel bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front coolant low
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear sills-floors corroding

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,490 miles (+1,709)1 dangerous6 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,490 miles
    Test number
    805912753686
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached damaged/ broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength very badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coolant leak from engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer swivel bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken
  2. Pass140,781 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,781 miles
    Test number
    518218440270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement metal collar cracking, but no effect on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors , rear sills-floors area (o/s/r weak) , under all wings and rear floors all corroding
  3. Fail140,780 miles (+3,260)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,780 miles
    Test number
    927511412565
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on to front under tray
    • AdvisoryRear floors ,front inner wings , rear sills-floors , front struts and under rear wings all corroding
  4. Pass137,520 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,520 miles
    Test number
    939380868332
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors ,rear sills-floors and front inner wings all corroding
  5. Fail137,520 miles (+16)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,520 miles
    Test number
    374296424762
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floors ,rear sills-floors and front inner wings all corroding
  6. Fail137,504 miles (+2,594)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    776336975306
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloors , rear sills-floors and front inner wings all corroding
  7. Pass134,910 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,910 miles
    Test number
    109552490104
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arm dust covers covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear floors and front inner wings all corroding
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
  8. Fail134,910 miles (+749)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,910 miles
    Test number
    713540325930
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arm dust covers covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear floors and front inner wings all corroding
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
  9. Pass134,161 miles (-8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    307605846058
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing and n/s/r floor-sill all corroding
  10. Fail134,169 miles (+1,286)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,169 miles
    Test number
    829120529914
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet near abs pump area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill holed corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and dust cover splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill and inner sill holed and corroded , rear sill-floor thin and weak but just outside prescribed area?
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill-floor corroding
  11. Pass132,883 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    257914884334
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower and covers splitting too (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAbs pump mount bolts missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors corroding
  12. Fail132,883 miles (+1,451)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,883 miles
    Test number
    451942432172
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower and covers splitting too (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAbs pump mount bolts missing but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors corroding
  13. Pass131,432 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    426669655555
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on max (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills and sills-floors all corroding
  14. Fail131,429 miles (+2,922)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    626753114216
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on max (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills and sills-floors all corroding
  15. Pass128,507 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,507 miles
    Test number
    194233618302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rack/track rod end slight wear
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing ion edges
    • AdvisoryFront inner wings , sills-floors and front floors all corroding
  16. Fail128,507 miles (+20)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,507 miles
    Test number
    514115345300
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rack/track rod end slight wear
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing ion edges
    • AdvisoryFront inner wings , sills-floors and front floors all corroding
  17. Fail128,487 miles (+10,368)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    499760089561
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront floors ,front inner wings and sills-floors all corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s rack/track rod slight wear
    • AdvisoryN/s/r hub slight wear
  18. Pass118,119 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    928189396681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors corroding
  19. Fail118,118 miles (+1)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    502901261406
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors corroding
  20. Fail118,117 miles (+5,981)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    688283787258
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors corroding
  21. Pass112,136 miles (+4,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    137087893211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass108,033 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    365760205123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  23. Fail108,033 miles (+2,938)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    587188095007
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  24. Pass105,095 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    168692574033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,958 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    506548693040
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  26. Fail101,955 miles (+4,536)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,955 miles
    Test number
    158015393012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  27. Pass97,419 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    569367372031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,042 miles (+17,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    637348371073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,414 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    774479670005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,660 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    461263579036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass54,122 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    323029378076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail54,068 miles (+7,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    964317968089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
  33. Pass46,799 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    164797027018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass43,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    514966066058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 SBO

Does T543 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 SBO expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 SBO?
The MOT on T543 SBO expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 SBO done?
T543 SBO was recorded at 142,490 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
Has T543 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 SBO has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 SBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T543 SBO find?
T543 SBO failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 16 advisories: offside rear sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached damaged/ broken; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 20 more.

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