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Morris Oxford

Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 1,622 cc

780 YUEMOT history

780 YUE is a grey petrol Morris Oxford first used on 4 Nov 1961. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
73,897 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
780 YUE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Oxford
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,622 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Nov 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

780 YUE was last recorded at 73,897 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,857 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,897 miles
  • 2022 – 73,857 miles
  • 2021 – 73,481 miles
  • 2020 – 72,422 miles
  • 2019 – 71,644 miles
  • 2018 – 70,162 miles
  • 2017 – 67,638 miles
  • 2016 – 66,894 miles
  • 2015 – 65,183 miles
  • 2014 – 63,310 miles
  • 2013 – 61,154 miles
  • 2012 – 59,570 miles
  • 2011 – 58,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,897 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering box arm

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front valance corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Steering box slight movement play in bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,897 miles (+40)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    857472630981
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box arm

  2. Pass73,857 miles (+376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,857 miles
    Test number
    160473601907
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront valance corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension related bushes perished/ageing
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor area corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass73,481 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    689358768587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront valance corroded

  4. Pass72,422 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    670813456985
    • AdvisoryFront valance corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight movement play in bush (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Fail72,392 miles (+748)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    197997121116
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront valance corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight movement play in bush (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass71,644 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    769436640683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,162 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    318892497498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,638 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    719133278036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,894 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    902790399086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,183 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    879177581911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    137160344254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,310 miles (+2,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    368660544286
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass61,154 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    336549633475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,570 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    635053742272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,936 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    407450361228
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • NoteVehicle has been heavily undersealed

Questions about 780 YUE

What vehicle is registration 780 YUE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 780 YUE on a grey petrol Morris Oxford first used on 4 Nov 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 780 YUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 780 YUE expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 780 YUE?
The MOT on 780 YUE expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 780 YUE done?
780 YUE was recorded at 73,897 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has 780 YUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 780 YUE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 780 YUE 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 780 YUE find?
780 YUE failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracking; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area, and 3 more.

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