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Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 2,800 cc

5228 LJMOT history

5228 LJ is a grey petrol Ford Classic first used on 12 Oct 1961. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 65,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
65,472 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5228 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Classic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
12 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5228 LJ was last recorded at 65,472 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,472 miles · 24 Apr 2015
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,472 miles
  • 2015 – 65,472 miles
  • 2013 – 65,472 miles
  • 2012 – 4,523 miles
  • 2011 – 18 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    956887514243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    395504015178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,472 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    807614515115
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

  4. Pass65,472 miles (+60,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    985120183164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  5. Pass4,523 miles (+4,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    4,523 miles
    Test number
    377408662191
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  6. Fail18 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18 miles
    Test number
    106543381193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise: Petrol smell, no leake detected

  7. Pass18 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18 miles
    Test number
    287903581108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise: Petrol smell, no leake detected

Questions about 5228 LJ

What vehicle is registration 5228 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5228 LJ on a grey petrol Ford Classic first used on 12 Oct 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 5228 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5228 LJ expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5228 LJ?
The MOT on 5228 LJ 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 5228 LJ done?
5228 LJ was recorded at 65,472 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
Has 5228 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5228 LJ has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on 5228 LJ 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 5228 LJ find?
5228 LJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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