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Ford Anglia

Maroon and Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 997 cc

553 BWYMOT history

553 BWY is a maroon and grey petrol Ford Anglia first used on 27 Aug 1962. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,148 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
22 passed · 0 failed
Per year
506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
553 BWY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Anglia
Colour
Maroon and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
997 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
27 Aug 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

553 BWY was last recorded at 55,148 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2008: 46,996 miles, lower than 47,465 miles on 8 May 2007.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,070 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,148 miles
  • 2025 – 55,070 miles
  • 2024 – 54,554 miles
  • 2023 – 53,900 miles
  • 2022 – 53,691 miles
  • 2021 – 53,662 miles
  • 2020 – 53,587 miles
  • 2019 – 53,512 miles
  • 2018 – 53,456 miles
  • 2017 – 52,941 miles
  • 2016 – 52,404 miles
  • 2015 – 52,038 miles
  • 2014 – 51,754 miles
  • 2013 – 51,523 miles
  • 2012 – 51,429 miles
  • 2011 – 51,206 miles
  • 2010 – 50,896 miles
  • 2009 – 50,404 miles
  • 2008 – 46,996 miles
  • 2007 – 47,465 miles
  • 2006 – 46,088 miles
  • 2005 – 44,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,148 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,148 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    516751191118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,070 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    727138602318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,554 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    359780708203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,900 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    828214805352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,691 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    790159658080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,662 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    898707251661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,587 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    932263813238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,512 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,512 miles
    Test number
    322721230989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,456 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    981571368080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,941 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    901090112159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,404 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    800604384717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,038 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    438186545172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,754 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    219113354193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,523 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    355394653142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,429 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    507359942127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,206 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    246723641173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,896 miles (+492)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    794490130153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass50,404 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    531090859170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass46,996 miles (-469)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,996 miles
    Test number
    100811148143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,465 miles (+1,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    864618327157
    • NoteVery slight corrosion at both sides strut tops under bonnet
  21. Pass46,088 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    161062126199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  22. Pass44,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    664090345119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 553 BWY

What vehicle is registration 553 BWY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 553 BWY on a maroon and grey petrol Ford Anglia first used on 27 Aug 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 553 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 553 BWY is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 553 BWY?
The MOT on 553 BWY is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 553 BWY done?
553 BWY was recorded at 55,148 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 506 miles a year.
Has 553 BWY ever failed its MOT?
No. 553 BWY has passed all 22 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 553 BWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 553 BWY find?
553 BWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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