Austin logo

Austin A55

Grey and Black · Petrol · 1961 · 1,489 cc

701 UXMMOT history

701 UXM is a grey and black petrol Austin A55 first used on 7 Apr 1961. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
96,276 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,461 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 701 UXM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
701 UXM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A55
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
7 Apr 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

701 UXM was last recorded at 96,276 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,738 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,276 miles
  • 2023 – 95,738 miles
  • 2022 – 95,338 miles
  • 2021 – 94,786 miles
  • 2020 – 94,782 miles
  • 2019 – 93,599 miles
  • 2018 – 92,117 miles
  • 2017 – 91,033 miles
  • 2016 – 89,531 miles
  • 2015 – 87,926 miles
  • 2014 – 86,156 miles
  • 2012 – 84,822 miles
  • 2011 – 83,591 miles
  • 2010 – 80,667 miles
  • 2009 – 77,699 miles
  • 2008 – 75,045 miles
  • 2007 – 72,559 miles
  • 2006 – 69,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,276 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,276 miles
    Test number
    327079414809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,738 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,738 miles
    Test number
    230814821155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,338 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    687347870114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,786 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    438925373202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,782 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    460395886274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,599 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    960162360179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    585901237691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,117 miles (+1,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    913010764861
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  9. Pass91,033 miles (+1,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    235963710121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass89,531 miles (+1,605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,531 miles
    Test number
    623793944155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass87,926 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    496613875085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail87,924 miles (+1,768)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    849910675001
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass86,156 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    416780094043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,153 miles (+1,331)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    139498584014
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  15. Pass84,822 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    218941822445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,591 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,591 miles
    Test number
    829636891044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,667 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    384272400127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,699 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    563541429175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,045 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    141317578474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,559 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    430569777019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    752489876071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 701 UXM

What vehicle is registration 701 UXM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 701 UXM on a grey and black petrol Austin A55 first used on 7 Apr 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 701 UXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 701 UXM expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 701 UXM?
The MOT on 701 UXM expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 701 UXM done?
701 UXM was recorded at 96,276 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 1,461 miles a year.
Has 701 UXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 701 UXM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on 701 UXM 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 701 UXM find?
701 UXM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all 701 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.