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Morris Minor 1000

Grey · Petrol · 1966 · 1,098 cc

5523 UKMOT history

5523 UK is a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 20 Oct 1966. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
85,505 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5523 UK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,098 cc
Year of manufacture
1966
First used
20 Oct 1966
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

5523 UK was last recorded at 85,505 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2011: 37,702 miles, lower than 82,066 miles on 6 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,497 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,505 miles
  • 2023 – 79,345 miles
  • 2021 – 73,474 miles
  • 2020 – 69,462 miles
  • 2019 – 63,379 miles
  • 2018 – 60,696 miles
  • 2017 – 59,358 miles
  • 2016 – 55,836 miles
  • 2015 – 53,617 miles
  • 2014 – 51,736 miles
  • 2013 – 49,476 miles
  • 2012 – 45,406 miles
  • 2011 – 37,709 miles
  • 2010 – 82,066 miles
  • 2009 – 75,035 miles
  • 2008 – 68,062 miles
  • 2006 – 61,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,505 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both floorpansRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,505 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    349813772741
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both floorpans
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail85,497 miles (+6,152)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    425553215820
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both floorpans
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass79,345 miles (+5,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    490713229838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass73,474 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    193906882905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,462 miles (+6,083)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    413587335070
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass63,379 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    205180188430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,376 miles (+2,680)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    956454794021
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass60,696 miles (+1,338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    257453301299
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle seal. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle seal. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding.

  9. Pass59,358 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    865766862400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,350 miles (+3,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    263668028153
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass55,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    838602628502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail55,830 miles (+2,213)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    350690645231
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass53,617 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    766717605164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,615 miles (+1,879)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    907753605169
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass51,736 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,736 miles
    Test number
    989058694044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,734 miles (+2,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    545787794086
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass49,476 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,476 miles
    Test number
    886869693027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Fail49,345 miles (+3,939)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    825495793019
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass45,406 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    795952582099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,397 miles (+7,688)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    356439072043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass37,709 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    256230691008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,702 miles (-44,364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    506459781081
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass82,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    132926090440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,062 miles (+7,027)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    941126790056
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass75,035 miles (+403)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    451904509160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear chassis legs floor pans etc all showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSteering rack showing signs of wear

  26. Fail74,632 miles (+6,570)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    841092199085
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteFront and rear chassis legs floor pans etc all showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSteering rack showing signs of wear

  27. Pass68,062 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,062 miles
    Test number
    973077308156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,061 miles (+7,015)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    533336508190
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  29. Pass61,046 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    322443166359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about 5523 UK

What vehicle is registration 5523 UK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5523 UK on a grey petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 20 Oct 1966. 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 5523 UK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5523 UK expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5523 UK?
The MOT on 5523 UK expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5523 UK done?
5523 UK was recorded at 85,505 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024, an average of 1,359 miles a year.
Has 5523 UK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5523 UK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 5523 UK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5523 UK find?
5523 UK passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: corrosion on both floorpans; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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