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Ariel B500

Black · Petrol · 1956 · 500 cc

FTS 353MOT history

FTS 353 is a black petrol Ariel B500 first used on 31 Dec 1956. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 59,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
59,333 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FTS 353
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ariel
Model
B500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
31 Dec 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

FTS 353 was last recorded at 59,333 miles on 6 May 2022, 9,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,472 miles · 18 Aug 2010
Between the last two tests
9,861 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,333 miles
  • 2010 – 49,472 miles
  • 2009 – 49,445 miles
  • 2007 – 47,072 miles
  • 2006 – 45,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,333 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    991743057904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,472 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    541150230236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,445 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    143177039283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,072 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    384198147298
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDual seat fitted but no provision for foot pegs (advised to fit solo seat)

  5. Fail47,066 miles (+2,027)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    331457747465
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • NoteDual seat fitted but no provision for fitment of pillion footrests(advised to fit solo seat)

  6. Pass45,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    282413636218
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Questions about FTS 353

What vehicle is registration FTS 353 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FTS 353 on a black petrol Ariel B500 first used on 31 Dec 1956. 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 FTS 353 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FTS 353 expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FTS 353?
The MOT on FTS 353 expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FTS 353 done?
FTS 353 was recorded at 59,333 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has FTS 353 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FTS 353 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2007.
Has the mileage on FTS 353 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 FTS 353 find?
FTS 353 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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