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Blue · Petrol · 1962 · 2,553 cc

FAS 826MOT history

FAS 826 is a blue petrol AC ACE first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 15,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
15,555 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAS 826
Registration format
Dateless
Make
AC
Model
ACE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,553 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAS 826 was last recorded at 15,555 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2015: 10,215 miles, lower than 19,731 miles on 2 Jul 2014.

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
15,382 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,555 miles
  • 2025 – 15,382 miles
  • 2024 – 14,839 miles
  • 2020 – 13,913 miles
  • 2019 – 12,929 miles
  • 2017 – 12,426 miles
  • 2016 – 11,221 miles
  • 2015 – 10,215 miles
  • 2014 – 19,731 miles
  • 2013 – 18,910 miles
  • 2012 – 18,659 miles
  • 2010 – 17,834 miles
  • 2009 – 15,986 miles
  • 2008 – 15,258 miles
  • 2007 – 13,822 miles
  • 2006 – 12,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,555 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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,555 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    15,555 miles
    Test number
    288839489995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,382 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    15,382 miles
    Test number
    470703900244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail15,368 miles (+529)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,368 miles
    Test number
    187881791534
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass14,839 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    894870492584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,913 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,913 miles
    Test number
    638802529496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass12,929 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    962658464028
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass12,426 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,426 miles
    Test number
    155965916371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,221 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    747977540408
    • AdvisoryRoll cage and seat belt harnesses fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in bot front suspension king pin bushes

  9. Pass10,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,215 miles
    Test number
    950563858094
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. FailMileage not read10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    545878412075
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass19,731 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    258843184139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,910 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    588703473195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail18,900 miles (+241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    497756963158
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass18,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,659 miles
    Test number
    256925302426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail18,659 miles (+825)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,659 miles
    Test number
    868105892083
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass17,834 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    264755870206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,986 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,986 miles
    Test number
    131940689476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,258 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,258 miles
    Test number
    233602188041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,254 miles (+1,432)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,254 miles
    Test number
    381018578027
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass13,822 miles (+1,533)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,822 miles
    Test number
    183816277027
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass12,289 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,289 miles
    Test number
    484072186006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,288 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,288 miles
    Test number
    740611786019
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about FAS 826

What vehicle is registration FAS 826 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAS 826 on a blue petrol AC ACE first used on 3 Nov 2000. 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 FAS 826 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAS 826 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on FAS 826?
The MOT on FAS 826 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FAS 826 done?
FAS 826 was recorded at 15,555 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 164 miles a year.
Has FAS 826 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAS 826 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on FAS 826 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FAS 826 find?
FAS 826 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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