Beaford

White · Petrol · 1975 · 2,000 cc

LOJ 778MOT history

LOJ 778 is a white petrol Beaford first used on 17 Sept 1975. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 11,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
11,172 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
89 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOJ 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Beaford
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
17 Sept 1975
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOJ 778 was last recorded at 11,172 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2017: 11,172 miles, lower than 11,182 miles on 15 Apr 2016.

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
11,172 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
89 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,172 miles
  • 2025 – 11,172 miles
  • 2024 – 11,172 miles
  • 2023 – 11,172 miles
  • 2017 – 11,172 miles
  • 2016 – 11,182 miles
  • 2015 – 11,172 miles
  • 2014 – 11,172 miles
  • 2013 – 10,774 miles
  • 2012 – 10,700 miles
  • 2011 – 10,664 miles
  • 2010 – 10,419 miles
  • 2009 – 10,140 miles
  • 2008 – 10,055 miles
  • 2007 – 9,744 miles
  • 2006 – 9,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,172 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass11,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    185056126110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail11,172 miles2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    468626036094
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive movement in steering rack nearside (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass11,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    284075797429
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass11,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    560965719428
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack has play

  5. Fail11,172 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    478384730749
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack has play

  6. Pass11,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    293369449717
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack has slight play

  7. Pass11,172 miles (-10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    375629018591
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass11,182 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,182 miles
    Test number
    496551551560
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail11,172 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    806369555177
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass11,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    128825285412
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Fail11,172 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    488515885095
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Pass11,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    166445114149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,172 miles (+398)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    465040894068
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass10,774 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,774 miles
    Test number
    419310803184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,700 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,700 miles
    Test number
    349919402463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,664 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,664 miles
    Test number
    275668181110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,419 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,419 miles
    Test number
    783190080185
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail10,417 miles (+277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,417 miles
    Test number
    953189670172
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass10,140 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,140 miles
    Test number
    923874239102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,055 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,055 miles
    Test number
    304469128137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,045 miles (+301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,045 miles
    Test number
    533870928137
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass9,744 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,744 miles
    Test number
    952000007159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,378 miles
    Test number
    503378406154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail9,378 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,378 miles
    Test number
    683793306131
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LOJ 778

What vehicle is registration LOJ 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOJ 778 on a white petrol Beaford first used on 17 Sept 1975. 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 LOJ 778 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOJ 778 is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LOJ 778?
The MOT on LOJ 778 is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOJ 778 done?
LOJ 778 was recorded at 11,172 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 89 miles a year.
Has LOJ 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOJ 778 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LOJ 778 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LOJ 778 find?
LOJ 778 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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