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MG YT

White · Petrol · 1954 · 1,300 cc

EKS 231MOT history

EKS 231 is a white petrol MG YT first used on 10 Dec 1954. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
72,975 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EKS 231
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
YT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
10 Dec 1954
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

EKS 231 was last recorded at 72,975 miles on 5 May 2023, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,909 miles · 10 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,975 miles
  • 2019 – 72,909 miles
  • 2018 – 72,658 miles
  • 2017 – 72,463 miles
  • 2015 – 72,119 miles
  • 2014 – 71,634 miles
  • 2013 – 70,997 miles
  • 2012 – 69,173 miles
  • 2010 – 67,309 miles
  • 2009 – 66,775 miles
  • 2008 – 66,281 miles
  • 2007 – 64,404 miles
  • 2006 – 63,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,975 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,975 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    862634962969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,909 miles (+251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    964208846801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper in operative but windscreen folded

  3. Pass72,658 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    191002632075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,463 miles (+344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    751419996283
    • AdvisoryWipers not working but screen folded at time of test

  5. Pass72,119 miles (+485)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    869893835216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers have slight damage to lower mounts

  6. Pass71,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    396185404413
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Fail71,634 miles (+637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    426395804294
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass70,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,997 miles
    Test number
    149788593127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,997 miles (+1,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,997 miles
    Test number
    818398793170
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  10. Pass69,173 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    627132542060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,309 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    191898920225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    343955629417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,775 miles (+494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    754822119247
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass66,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    393687508285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,281 miles (+1,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    973285408226
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass64,404 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    633656767166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    374159786190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,727 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    443035386121
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Questions about EKS 231

What vehicle is registration EKS 231 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EKS 231 on a white petrol MG YT first used on 10 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 EKS 231 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EKS 231 expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EKS 231?
The MOT on EKS 231 expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EKS 231 done?
EKS 231 was recorded at 72,975 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 549 miles a year.
Has EKS 231 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EKS 231 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on EKS 231 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 EKS 231 find?
EKS 231 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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