Morris Minor
Black · Petrol · 1957 · 1,000 cc
142 EPCMOT history
142 EPC is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 16 Oct 1957. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 26,124 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 142 EPC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Model
- Minor
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1957
- First used
- 16 Oct 1957
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
142 EPC was last recorded at 26,124 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Apr 2007: 17,426 miles, lower than 172,219 miles on 7 Mar 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 26,120 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 26,124 miles
- 2022 – 20,613 miles
- 2021 – 18,873 miles
- 2020 – 18,504 miles
- 2015 – 17,990 miles
- 2012 – 17,838 miles
- 2010 – 17,815 miles
- 2009 – 17,751 miles
- 2008 – 17,660 miles
- 2007 – 17,426 miles
- 2006 – 172,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass26,124 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass26,124 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 26,124 miles
- Test number
- 576723976978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail26,120 miles (+5,507)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,120 miles
- Test number
- 754939774515
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass20,613 miles (+1,740)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 20,613 miles
- Test number
- 534805706545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,873 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 18,873 miles
- Test number
- 604213755151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,504 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 18,504 miles
- Test number
- 101936461421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,990 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 17,990 miles
- Test number
- 560868469884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,838 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,838 miles
- Test number
- 896818982034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,836 miles (+21)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,836 miles
- Test number
- 729957282096
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass17,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 17,815 miles
- Test number
- 144268610260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,814 miles (+63)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,814 miles
- Test number
- 853667110250
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass17,751 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 17,751 miles
- Test number
- 473420779102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,660 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 17,660 miles
- Test number
- 840210778139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,657 miles (+231)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,657 miles
- Test number
- 642452868155
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass17,426 miles (-154,793)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 17,426 miles
- Test number
- 943453807162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,219 miles (+155,002)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 172,219 miles
- Test number
- 383206966089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,217 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,217 miles
- Test number
- 383792466037
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about 142 EPC
- What vehicle is registration 142 EPC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 142 EPC on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 16 Oct 1957. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 142 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 142 EPC expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 142 EPC?
- The MOT on 142 EPC expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 142 EPC done?
- 142 EPC was recorded at 26,124 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 466 miles a year.
- Has 142 EPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 142 EPC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on 142 EPC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 142 EPC find?
- 142 EPC passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; track rod end ball joint has slight play both.
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