Beauford Series 3

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

747 DXRMOT history

747 DXR is a white petrol Beauford Series 3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
39,088 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
747 DXR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Beauford
Model
Series 3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

747 DXR was last recorded at 39,088 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,067 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,088 miles
  • 2023 – 38,694 miles
  • 2022 – 38,134 miles
  • 2021 – 36,826 miles
  • 2020 – 36,468 miles
  • 2019 – 35,649 miles
  • 2018 – 34,468 miles
  • 2017 – 33,387 miles
  • 2016 – 31,967 miles
  • 2015 – 30,488 miles
  • 2014 – 29,763 miles
  • 2013 – 28,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,088 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak rear diffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,088 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    131551370703
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  2. Fail39,067 miles (+373)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,067 miles
    Test number
    568748419509
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  3. Pass38,694 miles (+560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    569313119125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  4. Pass38,134 miles (+1,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    366004934504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  5. Pass36,826 miles (+358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    880443515097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  6. Pass36,468 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    870257550382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower steering column bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking

  7. Fail36,447 miles (+798)1 dangerous7 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,447 miles
    Test number
    637381019929
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush in upper part of rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush in upper part of rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Tyre obviously under inflated Spare tyre. (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Tyre obviously under inflated Spare tyre. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryLower steering column bush worn - But not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from brake backplate area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential cover plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint at transmission end. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play From steering rack linkage connection to steering column shaft. (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass35,649 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    238175917315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush /panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff & hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail35,643 miles (+1,175)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    206895069384
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush /panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff & hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,468 miles (+1,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    195189675881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass33,387 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    517953291620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Fail33,358 miles (+1,391)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    602845632538
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass31,967 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    187074884687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance at 25 percent. only just acceptable

  14. Fail31,966 miles (+1,478)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    556945854607
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance at 25 percent. only just acceptable

  15. Pass30,488 miles (+11)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    405234505165
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  16. Fail30,477 miles (+714)3 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    376349495039
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  17. Pass29,763 miles (+8)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,763 miles
    Test number
    458429994037
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  18. Fail29,755 miles (+1,251)2 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    379808394065
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  19. Pass28,504 miles (+11)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,504 miles
    Test number
    285317503138
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  20. Fail28,493 miles3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    749191403103
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteRear axle leakin (asap)
    • NoteRear suspension rubber bushes in poor condition

Questions about 747 DXR

What vehicle is registration 747 DXR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 747 DXR on a white petrol Beauford Series 3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 747 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 747 DXR expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 747 DXR?
The MOT on 747 DXR expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 747 DXR done?
747 DXR was recorded at 39,088 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 848 miles a year.
Has 747 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 747 DXR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 747 DXR 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 747 DXR find?
747 DXR passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak engine; oil leak rear diff.

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