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Gardner Douglas 427

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,700 cc

K20 BRAMOT history

K20 BRA is a black petrol Gardner Douglas 427 first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 7,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
7,251 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 BRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Gardner Douglas
Model
427
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 BRA was last recorded at 7,251 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2015: 4,775 miles, lower than 43,598 miles on 3 Jul 2014.
  • 24 Jun 2019: 5,887 miles, lower than 57,125 miles on 27 Jun 2018.

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
6,967 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
284 miles
Average per year
248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,251 miles
  • 2025 – 6,967 miles
  • 2024 – 6,588 miles
  • 2023 – 6,525 miles
  • 2022 – 6,238 miles
  • 2021 – 6,212 miles
  • 2019 – 5,887 miles
  • 2018 – 57,125 miles
  • 2017 – 54,461 miles
  • 2016 – 50,270 miles
  • 2015 – 4,775 miles
  • 2014 – 43,598 miles
  • 2013 – 4,271 miles
  • 2011 – 3,745 miles
  • 2009 – 3,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,251 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,251 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    7,251 miles
    Test number
    205957967488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,967 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    6,967 miles
    Test number
    836083963828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass6,588 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    6,588 miles
    Test number
    935534080993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,525 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    6,525 miles
    Test number
    884979414501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass6,238 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    6,238 miles
    Test number
    354453276878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass6,212 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    6,212 miles
    Test number
    469710405169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,887 miles (-51,238)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    5,887 miles
    Test number
    255112194231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,125 miles (+2,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    603307385049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  9. Pass54,461 miles (+638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    337117335100
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail53,823 miles (+3,553)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    788357473356
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureEmissions not tested over heating engine (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass50,270 miles (+45,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,270 miles
    Test number
    170692408083
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass4,775 miles (-38,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    4,775 miles
    Test number
    609905295199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,598 miles (+39,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    805304184195
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass4,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    4,271 miles
    Test number
    787557093146
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236579092485
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCO level near limit at idle and fast idle

  16. Pass3,745 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    3,745 miles
    Test number
    946726111139
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass3,161 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,161 miles
    Test number
    664312009229
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteWheel centers dangerous

Questions about K20 BRA

Does K20 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 BRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 BRA?
The MOT on K20 BRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 BRA done?
K20 BRA was recorded at 7,251 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 248 miles a year.
Has K20 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 BRA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on K20 BRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 BRA find?
K20 BRA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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