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Morris Minor

White · Petrol · 1962 · 948 cc

523 XUBMOT history

523 XUB is a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 25 May 1962. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 9,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
9,588 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
523 XUB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
25 May 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

523 XUB was last recorded at 9,588 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
6,731 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,857 miles
Average per year
605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,588 miles
  • 2024 – 6,731 miles
  • 2021 – 3,117 miles
  • 2017 – 1,543 miles
  • 2016 – 1,540 miles
  • 2015 – 966 miles
  • 2013 – 852 miles
  • 2012 – 689 miles
  • 2011 – 392 miles
  • 2010 – 109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,588 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,588 miles (+2,857)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    9,588 miles
    Test number
    495622123136
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass6,731 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    6,731 miles
    Test number
    264467662335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass3,117 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    3,117 miles
    Test number
    910778937544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    1,543 miles
    Test number
    743251956099
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe clip missing to tank hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top trunnion bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  5. Fail1,543 miles (+3)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,543 miles
    Test number
    413717768390
    • Repaired at testFront Braking system leaking master cylinder outlet (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder union (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe clip missing to tank hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top trunnion bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  6. Fail1,540 miles (+574)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,540 miles
    Test number
    920185508316
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure both battery terminals (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  7. Pass966 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    966 miles
    Test number
    855635025171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass852 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    852 miles
    Test number
    985692413353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass689 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    689 miles
    Test number
    319862412387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail686 miles (+8)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    686 miles
    Test number
    569579292262
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Fail678 miles (+286)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    678 miles
    Test number
    748182682246
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass392 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    392 miles
    Test number
    995700201339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail385 miles (+276)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    385 miles
    Test number
    915111391221
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass109 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109 miles
    Test number
    153155210368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105 miles
    Test number
    224003990298
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about 523 XUB

What vehicle is registration 523 XUB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 523 XUB on a white petrol Morris Minor first used on 25 May 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 523 XUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 523 XUB is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 523 XUB?
The MOT on 523 XUB is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 523 XUB done?
523 XUB was recorded at 9,588 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 605 miles a year.
Has 523 XUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 523 XUB has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on 523 XUB 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 523 XUB find?
523 XUB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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