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Morris Minor

Black · Petrol · 1962 · 948 cc

252 BFWMOT history

252 BFW is a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 4 Apr 1962. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 19,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
19,573 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
252 BFW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
4 Apr 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

252 BFW was last recorded at 19,573 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,573 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 19,573 miles
  • 2021 – 19,037 miles
  • 2020 – 18,735 miles
  • 2016 – 18,557 miles
  • 2015 – 18,482 miles
  • 2014 – 18,242 miles
  • 2013 – 18,034 miles
  • 2012 – 17,677 miles
  • 2011 – 16,831 miles
  • 2010 – 16,204 miles
  • 2009 – 15,854 miles
  • 2008 – 15,328 miles
  • 2007 – 14,650 miles
  • 2006 – 14,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,573 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • All tyres slightly perished & cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    944502686303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail19,573 miles (+536)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,573 miles
    Test number
    767383208707
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass19,037 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,037 miles
    Test number
    366343132427
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,735 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    18,735 miles
    Test number
    635847412639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    699237770594
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished & cracking

  6. Fail18,557 miles (+75)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    178049646849
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished & cracking

  7. Pass18,482 miles (+240)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,482 miles
    Test number
    667948245166
    • NoteDrivers seat mounts worn
    • NoteWiper blades spliting at ends

  8. Pass18,242 miles (+208)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    657877464150
    • NoteAll tyres are cracking slightly.
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split on end.

  9. Pass18,034 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,034 miles
    Test number
    257058953165
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly perished.
    • NoteWiper blades slightly split on ends.

  10. Fail18,034 miles (+357)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,034 miles
    Test number
    877538453167
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll tyres are slightly perished.
    • NoteWiper blades slightly split on ends.

  11. Pass17,677 miles (+846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,677 miles
    Test number
    485248572106
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

  12. Pass16,831 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,831 miles
    Test number
    899636491063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,204 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,204 miles
    Test number
    674936800179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,854 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,854 miles
    Test number
    293612619487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,821 miles (+493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,821 miles
    Test number
    843736609174
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass15,328 miles (+678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,328 miles
    Test number
    372055108135
    • NoteO/s/r foot & hand brake performences low

  17. Pass14,650 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    200680017181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,623 miles
    Test number
    290430916440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,623 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,623 miles
    Test number
    212219706149
    • 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)

Questions about 252 BFW

What vehicle is registration 252 BFW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 252 BFW on a black petrol Morris Minor first used on 4 Apr 1962. 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 252 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 252 BFW expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 252 BFW?
The MOT on 252 BFW expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 252 BFW done?
252 BFW was recorded at 19,573 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 285 miles a year.
Has 252 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 252 BFW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 252 BFW 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 252 BFW find?
252 BFW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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