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Morris Minor 1000

Black · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

553 XUXMOT history

553 XUX is a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 27 Mar 1957. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,061 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
553 XUX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
27 Mar 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

553 XUX was last recorded at 93,061 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,770 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,061 miles
  • 2023 – 91,770 miles
  • 2022 – 90,931 miles
  • 2021 – 89,984 miles
  • 2020 – 89,441 miles
  • 2019 – 88,812 miles
  • 2018 – 87,846 miles
  • 2017 – 87,335 miles
  • 2016 – 86,465 miles
  • 2015 – 85,685 miles
  • 2014 – 85,025 miles
  • 2013 – 83,736 miles
  • 2012 – 83,629 miles
  • 2010 – 83,616 miles
  • 2009 – 83,595 miles
  • 2008 – 83,530 miles
  • 2007 – 83,437 miles
  • 2006 – 81,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,061 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top s/joint mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,061 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    274622155440
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top s/joint mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,770 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,770 miles
    Test number
    357283627058
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    807540395829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail90,927 miles (+943)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,927 miles
    Test number
    295919155552
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,984 miles (+543)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    425626852466
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in glass not effecting headlight aim, lower section. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes renwed but poorly shaped.

  6. Pass89,441 miles (+629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    293087710522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front eyebolt bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/clutch pedal shaft slightly seized
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damaged

  7. Pass88,812 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    823123001404
    • AdvisoryNearside eyebolt bushes slightly displaced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal shaft slightly seized
    • AdvisoryFuel tank dented

  8. Fail88,812 miles (+966)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,812 miles
    Test number
    777841951766
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside eyebolt bushes slightly displaced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal/ clutch pedal shaft slightly seized
    • AdvisoryFuel tank dented

  9. Pass87,846 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    107480729758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front eyebolt bush starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front trunion fulcrum pin slight play
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel tank dented

  10. Pass87,335 miles (+870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    278040236134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower trunion slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass86,465 miles (+780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    236935021146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight play offside lower fulcrum pin
    • AdvisorySlight play steering column top mount

  12. Pass85,685 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,685 miles
    Test number
    425490315155
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside eyebolt bushes slightly worn

  13. Fail85,683 miles (+658)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    129856105124
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside eyebolt bushes slightly worn

  14. Pass85,025 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    639530294012
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail85,025 miles (+1,289)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    815423084041
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass83,736 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    245349213168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail83,716 miles (+87)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    105383113139
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch peddle anti slip device missing.

  18. Pass83,629 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    637603992209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,626 miles (+1)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    158039082240
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass83,625 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    245500112493
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMain beam indecator light not working on main beam

  21. Fail83,625 miles (+9)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    908111402112
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMain beam indecator light not working on main beam

  22. Pass83,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    592844180285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,616 miles (+21)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    922121770254
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass83,595 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    800037739245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,530 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    384169598100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,512 miles (+75)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    533988678168
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine bit smokey

  27. Pass83,437 miles (+1,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    700700217138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass81,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    931757516134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 553 XUX

What vehicle is registration 553 XUX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 553 XUX on a black petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 27 Mar 1957. 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 XUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 553 XUX is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 553 XUX?
The MOT on 553 XUX is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 553 XUX done?
553 XUX was recorded at 93,061 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 556 miles a year.
Has 553 XUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 553 XUX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 553 XUX 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 553 XUX find?
553 XUX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor cross member; offside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top s/joint mounting rubber.

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