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Morris Minor

Red · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

223 XULMOT history

223 XUL is a red petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Nov 1961. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 12,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
12,262 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
223 XUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
13 Nov 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

223 XUL was last recorded at 12,262 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,378 miles · 17 Oct 2015
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 12,262 miles
  • 2015 – 11,378 miles
  • 2014 – 10,534 miles
  • 2013 – 7,156 miles
  • 2012 – 5,061 miles
  • 2011 – 3,634 miles
  • 2010 – 2,411 miles
  • 2009 – 1,718 miles
  • 2008 – 745 miles
  • 2007 – 357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,262 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish in treads
  • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,262 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,262 miles
    Test number
    601339596033
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish in treads
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  2. Pass11,378 miles (+844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,378 miles
    Test number
    212804384659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  3. Pass10,534 miles (+66)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    10,534 miles
    Test number
    959234884118
    • NoteOff side frount floor corroded
    • NoteRear tyres different size to frount

  4. Fail10,468 miles (+3,312)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,468 miles
    Test number
    378457774143
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOff side frount floor corroded
    • NoteRear tyres different size to frount

  5. Pass7,156 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    7,156 miles
    Test number
    237738973155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail7,146 miles (+2,085)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,146 miles
    Test number
    185172773193
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  7. Pass5,061 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    5,061 miles
    Test number
    699462172129
    • NoteTop colum bush slight play

  8. Fail5,051 miles (+1,417)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,051 miles
    Test number
    277977662144
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • NoteTop colum bush slight play

  9. Pass3,634 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    3,634 miles
    Test number
    307183081188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass2,411 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    2,411 miles
    Test number
    600933350223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass1,718 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    1,718 miles
    Test number
    503364829222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass745 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    745 miles
    Test number
    181606928285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail728 miles (+371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    728 miles
    Test number
    720164428213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass357 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    357 miles
    Test number
    900580327200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail357 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357 miles
    Test number
    384215217474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Questions about 223 XUL

What vehicle is registration 223 XUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 223 XUL on a red petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Nov 1961. 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 223 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 223 XUL expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 223 XUL?
The MOT on 223 XUL expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 223 XUL done?
223 XUL was recorded at 12,262 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 810 miles a year.
Has 223 XUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 223 XUL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on 223 XUL 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 223 XUL find?
223 XUL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: both rear tyres starting to perish in treads; slight oil leaks.

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