Daimler Dart
Blue · Petrol · 1961
554 CLUMOT history
554 CLU is a blue petrol Daimler Dart first used on 16 Aug 1961. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 24,254 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 554 CLU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Daimler
- Model
- Dart
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 16 Aug 1961
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
554 CLU was last recorded at 24,254 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 23,449 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 805 miles
- Average per year
- 779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 24,254 miles
- 2024 – 23,449 miles
- 2023 – 22,783 miles
- 2022 – 22,173 miles
- 2021 – 21,477 miles
- 2020 – 21,019 miles
- 2018 – 19,093 miles
- 2017 – 18,180 miles
- 2016 – 16,944 miles
- 2015 – 16,181 miles
- 2014 – 15,523 miles
- 2013 – 14,508 miles
- 2012 – 13,943 miles
- 2011 – 13,376 miles
- 2010 – 12,557 miles
- 2009 – 11,621 miles
- 2008 – 10,557 miles
- 2007 – 9,782 miles
- 2006 – 9,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass24,254 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHandbrake mechanism heavily greased
- AdvisorySuspension joints covered in grease
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,254 miles (+805)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 24,254 miles
- Test number
- 131252459907
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake mechanism heavily greased
- AdvisorySuspension joints covered in grease
Pass23,449 miles (+666)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 23,449 miles
- Test number
- 290852887050
- AdvisoryAll suspension joints heavily covered in grease
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass22,783 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 22,783 miles
- Test number
- 386236204895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,173 miles (+696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 22,173 miles
- Test number
- 224642506225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass21,477 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 21,477 miles
- Test number
- 980874830764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,019 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 21,019 miles
- Test number
- 963832485992
- AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster damaged but not to excess (1.1.18 (a))
Pass19,093 miles (+913)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 19,093 miles
- Test number
- 788115207263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass18,180 miles (+1,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 18,180 miles
- Test number
- 642449663808
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass16,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 16,944 miles
- Test number
- 411394466372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,944 miles (+763)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,944 miles
- Test number
- 149045333138
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass16,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,181 miles
- Test number
- 595319755193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,181 miles (+658)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,181 miles
- Test number
- 769109655172
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass15,523 miles (+1,015)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 15,523 miles
- Test number
- 807101164110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,508 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,508 miles
- Test number
- 388357853194
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass14,508 miles (+565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 14,508 miles
- Test number
- 459047753189
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass13,943 miles (+567)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 13,943 miles
- Test number
- 437629752120
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNote slight blue smoke on tick over
Pass13,376 miles (+819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 13,376 miles
- Test number
- 125473451101
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass12,557 miles (+936)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 12,557 miles
- Test number
- 464104150197
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteSlight play in steering idler
Pass11,621 miles (+1,064)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 11,621 miles
- Test number
- 794712259112
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteSlight play in steering idler
Pass10,557 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 10,557 miles
- Test number
- 480301758116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail10,557 miles (+775)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,557 miles
- Test number
- 664149148148
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass9,782 miles (+525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 9,782 miles
- Test number
- 511583217157
- AdvisoryCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass9,257 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 9,257 miles
- Test number
- 951149596160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEmissions smelling
- NoteChassis rusty
Questions about 554 CLU
- What vehicle is registration 554 CLU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 554 CLU on a blue petrol Daimler Dart first used on 16 Aug 1961. 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 554 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 554 CLU expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 554 CLU?
- The MOT on 554 CLU expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 554 CLU done?
- 554 CLU was recorded at 24,254 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 779 miles a year.
- Has 554 CLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 554 CLU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on 554 CLU 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 554 CLU find?
- 554 CLU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; steering column top bearing slightly worn; handbrake mechanism heavily greased, and 1 more.
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