Beuford 1

Silver · Petrol · 1981 · 1,593 cc

475 AOAMOT history

475 AOA is a silver petrol Beuford 1 first used on 5 Oct 1981. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,372 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
475 AOA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Beuford
Model
1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,593 cc
Year of manufacture
1981
First used
5 Oct 1981
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

475 AOA was last recorded at 49,372 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,009 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,372 miles
  • 2025 – 48,009 miles
  • 2024 – 45,807 miles
  • 2022 – 41,092 miles
  • 2021 – 37,706 miles
  • 2020 – 35,086 miles
  • 2019 – 34,287 miles
  • 2018 – 33,469 miles
  • 2017 – 33,150 miles
  • 2016 – 32,780 miles
  • 2015 – 32,195 miles
  • 2014 – 31,558 miles
  • 2013 – 30,670 miles
  • 2011 – 29,245 miles
  • 2010 – 27,931 miles
  • 2009 – 26,343 miles
  • 2008 – 25,020 miles
  • 2007 – 22,978 miles
  • 2006 – 21,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,372 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPetrol tank rusty and dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,372 miles (+1,363)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    295515240627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank rusty and damp

  2. Pass48,009 miles (+2,202)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    742491271012
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank rusty and damp

  3. Pass45,807 miles (+4,715)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    139468015289
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,092 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    642293818849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass37,706 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    501691402291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,086 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    304237323384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,287 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    274101370155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass33,469 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    725153442823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,468 miles (+318)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    510561634933
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass33,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    556000962362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail33,150 miles (+370)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    227208386758
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass32,780 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    592169930680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,195 miles (+637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    278701125412
    • NoteO/S/F Steering arm has slight play

  14. Pass31,558 miles (+888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,558 miles
    Test number
    776995804108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass30,670 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    818902593023
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake application is low
    • NoteRear diff has a slight sweat

  16. Fail30,670 miles (+1,425)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    358882093064
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake application is low
    • NoteRear diff has a slight sweat

  17. Pass29,245 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,245 miles
    Test number
    316615981464
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail29,208 miles (+1,277)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    195604881268
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass27,931 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    353065870481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass26,343 miles (+1,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,343 miles
    Test number
    112544209239
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass25,020 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    151577748102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass22,978 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,978 miles
    Test number
    114326357165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,158 miles
    Test number
    290487256102
    • NoteClutch cable in poor condition

Questions about 475 AOA

What vehicle is registration 475 AOA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 475 AOA on a silver petrol Beuford 1 first used on 5 Oct 1981. 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 475 AOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 475 AOA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 475 AOA?
The MOT on 475 AOA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 475 AOA done?
475 AOA was recorded at 49,372 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has 475 AOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 475 AOA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on 475 AOA 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 475 AOA find?
475 AOA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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