Wolseley 10/40

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1936 · 1,141 cc

BFG 517MOT history

BFG 517 is a blue and black petrol Wolseley 10/40 first used on 27 Aug 1936. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
52,150 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BFG 517
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
10/40
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,141 cc
Year of manufacture
1936
First used
27 Aug 1936
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

BFG 517 was last recorded at 52,150 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,150 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,150 miles
  • 2019 – 51,674 miles
  • 2018 – 51,661 miles
  • 2017 – 51,127 miles
  • 2015 – 50,749 miles
  • 2012 – 50,297 miles
  • 2011 – 50,061 miles
  • 2010 – 49,780 miles
  • 2009 – 49,405 miles
  • 2008 – 49,022 miles
  • 2007 – 48,768 miles
  • 2006 – 48,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    960760025087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,150 miles (+476)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    439164905900
    • MajorNearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,674 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    187523896021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,661 miles (+534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    636805173537
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE BELL HOUSEING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ADVISE KING PIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ADVISE KING PIN HAS PLAY
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,127 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    891059808653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,749 miles (+452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    327713855160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  7. Pass50,297 miles (+236)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    145273922113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in drag link ball joints
    • NoteSteering stiff

  8. Pass50,061 miles (+281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    227354921492
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSteering stiff

  9. Pass49,780 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    301219410164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  10. Pass49,405 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    833125829104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,022 miles (+254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    234142728111
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  12. Pass48,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    534768027174
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding

  13. Fail48,768 miles (+175)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    230556517486
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding

  14. Pass48,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    283714226472
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about BFG 517

What vehicle is registration BFG 517 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BFG 517 on a blue and black petrol Wolseley 10/40 first used on 27 Aug 1936. 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 BFG 517 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BFG 517 expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BFG 517?
The MOT on BFG 517 expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BFG 517 done?
BFG 517 was recorded at 52,150 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 210 miles a year.
Has BFG 517 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BFG 517 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on BFG 517 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 BFG 517 find?
BFG 517 passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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