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Austin A40

Grey · Petrol · 1953 · 1,200 cc

FTK 552MOT history

FTK 552 is a grey petrol Austin A40 first used on 8 Jun 1953. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 28,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
28,764 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FTK 552
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
8 Jun 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FTK 552 was last recorded at 28,764 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 8,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2012: 19,781 miles, lower than 47,934 miles on 5 Jul 2011.

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
19,781 miles · 5 Jul 2012
Between the last two tests
8,983 miles
Average per year
866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,764 miles
  • 2012 – 19,781 miles
  • 2011 – 47,934 miles
  • 2010 – 16,239 miles
  • 2009 – 15,773 miles
  • 2008 – 15,087 miles
  • 2007 – 13,807 miles
  • 2006 – 12,013 miles
  • 2005 – 10,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,764 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,764 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    28,764 miles
    Test number
    169597737196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail19,781 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    488697682198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  3. Pass19,781 miles (-28,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    717817982172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    488696081149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,934 miles (+31,695)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    665886981119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass16,239 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,239 miles
    Test number
    781526580181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,236 miles
    Test number
    400004680134
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  8. Fail16,236 miles (+463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,236 miles
    Test number
    110603580130
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  9. Fail15,773 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    273349569400
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass15,773 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    933409869115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,087 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,087 miles
    Test number
    634491778148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,084 miles (+1,277)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,084 miles
    Test number
    431260278113
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass13,807 miles (+1,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,807 miles
    Test number
    232372067127
    • NoteCorrosion to front lower corner of o/s/r inner wheel arch

  14. Pass12,013 miles (+1,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,013 miles
    Test number
    793807056171
    • NoteSLIGHT NOISE IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR TAIL PIPE.

  15. Pass10,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2006
    Odometer
    10,427 miles
    Test number
    992168945173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,427 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,427 miles
    Test number
    753117945101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about FTK 552

What vehicle is registration FTK 552 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FTK 552 on a grey petrol Austin A40 first used on 8 Jun 1953. 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 FTK 552 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FTK 552 is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on FTK 552?
The MOT on FTK 552 is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FTK 552 done?
FTK 552 was recorded at 28,764 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 866 miles a year.
Has FTK 552 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FTK 552 has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on FTK 552 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FTK 552 find?
FTK 552 passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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