Morris
Grey · Petrol · 1954 · 800 cc
GCF 493MOT history
GCF 493 is a grey petrol Morris first used on 2 Apr 1954. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 24,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 24,750 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 10
- 5 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GCF 493
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Morris
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1954
- First used
- 2 Apr 1954
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
GCF 493 was last recorded at 24,750 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Oct 2020: 23,475 miles, lower than 91,043 miles on 22 Jan 2019.
- 9 Nov 2022: 24,602 miles, lower than 34,307 miles on 15 Oct 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 24,746 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 24,750 miles
- 2022 – 24,604 miles
- 2021 – 34,307 miles
- 2020 – 23,481 miles
- 2019 – 91,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass24,750 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear diff leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
10 tests since 19 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,750 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 998300703607
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in underseal
Fail24,746 miles (+142)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,746 miles
- Test number
- 486369403548
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in underseal
Pass24,604 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 24,604 miles
- Test number
- 737192172555
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail24,602 miles (-9,705)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,602 miles
- Test number
- 962227393416
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass34,307 miles (+10,001)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 34,307 miles
- Test number
- 265647027076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,306 miles (+825)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,306 miles
- Test number
- 358867184059
- MajorFuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass23,481 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 23,481 miles
- Test number
- 999167729355
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail23,475 miles (-67,568)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,475 miles
- Test number
- 761814180336
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 91,043 miles
- Test number
- 322543712874
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,043 miles11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,043 miles
- Test number
- 597303582383
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Questions about GCF 493
- What vehicle is registration GCF 493 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GCF 493 on a grey petrol Morris first used on 2 Apr 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 GCF 493 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on GCF 493 expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on GCF 493?
- The MOT on GCF 493 expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has GCF 493 done?
- GCF 493 was recorded at 24,750 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has GCF 493 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GCF 493 has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on GCF 493 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on GCF 493 find?
- GCF 493 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential; vehicle underside covered in underseal.
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