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Morris Oxford

Maroon and White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,489 cc

551 VMMMOT history

551 VMM is a maroon and white petrol Morris Oxford first used on 14 Jul 1959. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
40,366 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 VMM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Oxford
Colour
Maroon and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
14 Jul 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 VMM was last recorded at 40,366 miles on 14 May 2024, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,190 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,366 miles
  • 2023 – 40,190 miles
  • 2019 – 40,133 miles
  • 2014 – 40,066 miles
  • 2013 – 39,849 miles
  • 2012 – 39,329 miles
  • 2011 – 38,703 miles
  • 2010 – 37,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,366 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,366 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    3123992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    662996949255
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER attached too chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail40,190 miles (+57)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    975511893422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER attached too chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass40,133 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    393918927131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail40,131 miles (+65)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    254632696678
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure hanger is missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass40,066 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,066 miles
    Test number
    638879974171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,849 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,849 miles
    Test number
    206705963493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,329 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    329791862180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass38,703 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    117676771117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    901902760129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,342 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    683742760193
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about 551 VMM

What vehicle is registration 551 VMM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 VMM on a maroon and white petrol Morris Oxford first used on 14 Jul 1959. 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 551 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 551 VMM expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 551 VMM?
The MOT on 551 VMM expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 551 VMM done?
551 VMM was recorded at 40,366 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 217 miles a year.
Has 551 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 VMM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 551 VMM 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 551 VMM find?
551 VMM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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