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Bristol 403

Blue · Petrol · 1954 · 1,971 cc

CAS 561MOT history

CAS 561 is a blue petrol Bristol 403 first used on 31 Dec 1954. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 18,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
18,649 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CAS 561
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bristol
Model
403
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
31 Dec 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CAS 561 was last recorded at 18,649 miles on 28 May 2025, 6,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2007: 1,985 miles, lower than 10,657 miles on 17 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
11,933 miles · 12 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
6,716 miles
Average per year
424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,649 miles
  • 2016 – 11,933 miles
  • 2015 – 11,164 miles
  • 2014 – 9,638 miles
  • 2013 – 9,042 miles
  • 2012 – 8,055 miles
  • 2011 – 7,269 miles
  • 2010 – 6,080 miles
  • 2009 – 4,064 miles
  • 2008 – 3,421 miles
  • 2007 – 1,985 miles
  • 2006 – 10,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,649 miles (+6,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,649 miles
    Test number
    347198074056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass11,933 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,933 miles
    Test number
    280831631343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,164 miles
    Test number
    226759305212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail11,164 miles (+1,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,164 miles
    Test number
    237779205286
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  5. Pass9,638 miles (+596)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    9,638 miles
    Test number
    689908714248
    • NotePossible slight weep from fuel tap
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/f brake

  6. Pass9,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    9,042 miles
    Test number
    505201323296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail9,041 miles (+986)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,041 miles
    Test number
    395036293109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/r service/p`brake low effort
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from steering

  8. Pass8,055 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,055 miles
    Test number
    948953912293
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount poor
    • NoteN/s trafficator poor operation
    • NotePipe to steering rack crossthreaded
    • NotePlay in n/s/f bearing/steering
    • NoteSlight fuel misting around tap
    • NoteWashers poor

  9. Fail8,055 miles (+786)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,055 miles
    Test number
    387123312240
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount poor
    • NoteN/s trafficator poor operation
    • NotePipe to steering rack crossthreaded
    • NotePlay in n/s/f bearing/steering
    • NoteSlight fuel misting around tap
    • NoteWashers poor

  10. Pass7,269 miles (+1,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    7,269 miles
    Test number
    356084911214
    • NoteRear brake hose perished
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor

  11. Pass6,080 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    6,080 miles
    Test number
    810621520203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    4,064 miles
    Test number
    794582319266
    • NoteFront brake imbalance

  13. Fail4,064 miles (+643)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,064 miles
    Test number
    970879409298
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance

  14. Pass3,421 miles (+1,436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    3,421 miles
    Test number
    521642418243
    • NoteLift in both kingpins
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance

  15. Pass1,985 miles (-8,672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    1,985 miles
    Test number
    461140607267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,657 miles
    Test number
    671218496181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CAS 561

What vehicle is registration CAS 561 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CAS 561 on a blue petrol Bristol 403 first used on 31 Dec 1954. 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 CAS 561 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CAS 561 expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CAS 561?
The MOT on CAS 561 expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CAS 561 done?
CAS 561 was recorded at 18,649 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 424 miles a year.
Has CAS 561 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CAS 561 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on CAS 561 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on CAS 561 find?
CAS 561 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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