Morris 8
Black and Red · Petrol · 1939 · 795 cc
FSU 247MOT history
FSU 247 is a black and red petrol Morris 8 first used on 31 Dec 1939. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 16,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 16,414 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 6
- 5 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSU 247
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris 8
- Colour
- Black and Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 795 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1939
- First used
- 31 Dec 1939
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSU 247 was last recorded at 16,414 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 16,412 miles · 3 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 16,414 miles
- 2021 – 16,351 miles
- 2011 – 14,939 miles
- 2010 – 14,137 miles
- 2009 – 13,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass16,414 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting bushes perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting bushes perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Full MOT history
6 tests since 30 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,414 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 16,414 miles
- Test number
- 768773894452
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting bushes perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear mounting bushes perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail16,412 miles (+61)7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,412 miles
- Test number
- 998648678775
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible pattern (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No visible pattern (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil covering several components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass16,351 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 16,351 miles
- Test number
- 776560546404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,939 miles (+802)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 14,939 miles
- Test number
- 607722881104
- NoteAll four tyres slight sidewall cracking
Pass14,137 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 14,137 miles
- Test number
- 282951980475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 13,610 miles
- Test number
- 952351589144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSU 247
- What vehicle is registration FSU 247 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSU 247 on a black and red petrol Morris 8 first used on 31 Dec 1939. 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 FSU 247 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on FSU 247 expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on FSU 247?
- The MOT on FSU 247 expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has FSU 247 done?
- FSU 247 was recorded at 16,414 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 186 miles a year.
- Has FSU 247 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSU 247 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on FSU 247 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 FSU 247 find?
- FSU 247 passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear mounting bushes perished & split; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.