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Morris Minor

Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

LSJ 725MOT history

LSJ 725 is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 27 Mar 1961. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 21,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
21,265 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSJ 725
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
27 Mar 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSJ 725 was last recorded at 21,265 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2010: 158 miles, lower than 96,861 miles on 29 May 2009.

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
21,043 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 21,265 miles
  • 2023 – 21,043 miles
  • 2021 – 20,498 miles
  • 2019 – 19,311 miles
  • 2017 – 18,147 miles
  • 2016 – 16,961 miles
  • 2015 – 15,496 miles
  • 2014 – 14,194 miles
  • 2013 – 12,348 miles
  • 2012 – 7,819 miles
  • 2011 – 3,732 miles
  • 2010 – 158 miles
  • 2009 – 96,861 miles
  • 2008 – 94,260 miles
  • 2007 – 92,277 miles
  • 2006 – 91,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,265 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,265 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    562549571620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,043 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    449488767379
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass20,498 miles (+1,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,498 miles
    Test number
    477424502160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass19,311 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,311 miles
    Test number
    224293732976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail19,298 miles (+1,151)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,298 miles
    Test number
    988772699177
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass18,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    218580132022
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

  7. Fail18,145 miles (+1,184)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    103235989736
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

  8. Pass16,961 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    319467519450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,496 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,496 miles
    Test number
    248383355171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,491 miles (+1,297)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,491 miles
    Test number
    777167945164
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail14,194 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    575963754139
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass14,194 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    685693054141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass12,348 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    858607853167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,819 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,819 miles
    Test number
    649569952102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,804 miles (+4,072)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,804 miles
    Test number
    605023052113
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass3,732 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,732 miles
    Test number
    995739731182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass158 miles (-96,703)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    158 miles
    Test number
    962853850147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,861 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    834139949134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,858 miles (+2,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    273309639422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass94,260 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    693600858197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,258 miles (+1,981)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,258 miles
    Test number
    722611148165
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass92,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    601614647171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,277 miles (+1,242)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    201094547453
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass91,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    484008536169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LSJ 725

What vehicle is registration LSJ 725 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSJ 725 on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 27 Mar 1961. 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 LSJ 725 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LSJ 725 expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LSJ 725?
The MOT on LSJ 725 expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LSJ 725 done?
LSJ 725 was recorded at 21,265 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024.
Has LSJ 725 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSJ 725 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LSJ 725 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LSJ 725 find?
LSJ 725 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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