LEA Francis Saloon

Black · Petrol · 1951 · 1,767 cc

GVN 612MOT history

GVN 612 is a black petrol LEA Francis Saloon first used on 15 Mar 1951. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,102 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GVN 612
Registration format
Dateless
Make
LEA Francis
Model
Saloon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,767 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
15 Mar 1951
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GVN 612 was last recorded at 73,102 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2012: 5,914 miles, lower than 68,266 miles on 22 Nov 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
72,740 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,102 miles
  • 2025 – 72,740 miles
  • 2024 – 71,888 miles
  • 2015 – 69,013 miles
  • 2012 – 5,914 miles
  • 2011 – 68,266 miles
  • 2010 – 68,081 miles
  • 2009 – 67,761 miles
  • 2008 – 67,456 miles
  • 2007 – 67,434 miles
  • 2006 – 67,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,102 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering ball joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,102 miles (+362)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    405546601618
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering ball joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass72,740 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    560508652591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,888 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    839379937545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,013 miles (+63,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,013 miles
    Test number
    309262315414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  5. Pass5,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    5,914 miles
    Test number
    327050992276
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has slight surface rust
  6. Fail5,914 miles (-62,352)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,914 miles
    Test number
    139959782272
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has slight surface rust
  7. Pass68,266 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    889316821358
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  8. Pass68,081 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    491809810408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,761 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    580109409361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    280542928334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,456 miles (+22)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    363336618328
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  12. Pass67,434 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,434 miles
    Test number
    964709717316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,069 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    120320046011
    • NoteO\s\f\ jacking point corrode

Questions about GVN 612

What vehicle is registration GVN 612 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GVN 612 on a black petrol LEA Francis Saloon first used on 15 Mar 1951. 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 GVN 612 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GVN 612 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on GVN 612?
The MOT on GVN 612 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GVN 612 done?
GVN 612 was recorded at 73,102 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 293 miles a year.
Has GVN 612 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GVN 612 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on GVN 612 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GVN 612 find?
GVN 612 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering ball joint covers.

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