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Red · Petrol · 1959 · 2,912 cc

JBF 553MOT history

JBF 553 is a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 3 Dec 1959. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 29,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
29,045 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JBF 553
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Healey
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,912 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
3 Dec 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JBF 553 was last recorded at 29,045 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,417 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,628 miles
Average per year
649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,045 miles
  • 2025 – 25,417 miles
  • 2023 – 20,757 miles
  • 2013 – 20,651 miles
  • 2012 – 20,573 miles
  • 2011 – 20,103 miles
  • 2010 – 19,582 miles
  • 2009 – 18,468 miles
  • 2008 – 17,442 miles
  • 2007 – 16,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,045 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.

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,045 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    950902926989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    764652343408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip insecure

  3. Fail25,417 miles (+4,660)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    698727126691
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip insecure

  4. Pass20,757 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20,757 miles
    Test number
    861172109364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,651 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    516053033185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass20,573 miles (+470)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,573 miles
    Test number
    345759952069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  7. Pass20,103 miles (+521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,103 miles
    Test number
    268167841098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass19,582 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    661542530091
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass18,468 miles (+1,026)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,468 miles
    Test number
    100811129067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass17,442 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    831274928057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  11. Pass16,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,667 miles
    Test number
    791754927043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JBF 553

What vehicle is registration JBF 553 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JBF 553 on a red petrol Austin Healey first used on 3 Dec 1959. 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 JBF 553 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JBF 553 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on JBF 553?
The MOT on JBF 553 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JBF 553 done?
JBF 553 was recorded at 29,045 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 649 miles a year.
Has JBF 553 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JBF 553 has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on JBF 553 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 JBF 553 find?
JBF 553 passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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