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Bristol 403

Blue · Petrol · 1953 · 5,700 cc

405 KBHMOT history

405 KBH is a blue petrol Bristol 403 first used on 31 Dec 1953. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 18,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
18,955 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
405 KBH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Model
403
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
31 Dec 1953
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

405 KBH was last recorded at 18,955 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,532 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,955 miles
  • 2024 – 18,532 miles
  • 2023 – 18,194 miles
  • 2020 – 17,786 miles
  • 2019 – 17,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,955 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    663773733292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,532 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    299145025122
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive R/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail18,525 miles (+331)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    888960336300
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass18,194 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    18,194 miles
    Test number
    796858721360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,786 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    889690217174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    17,029 miles
    Test number
    391408444032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail17,029 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,029 miles
    Test number
    785520572564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about 405 KBH

What vehicle is registration 405 KBH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 405 KBH on a blue petrol Bristol 403 first used on 31 Dec 1953. 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 405 KBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 405 KBH expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 405 KBH?
The MOT on 405 KBH expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 405 KBH done?
405 KBH was recorded at 18,955 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 317 miles a year.
Has 405 KBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 405 KBH has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 405 KBH 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 405 KBH find?
405 KBH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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