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Morris Minor 1000

Turquoise · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

SOU 505MOT history

SOU 505 is a turquoise petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 2 Dec 1957. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 45,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
45,425 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOU 505
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor 1000
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
2 Dec 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOU 505 was last recorded at 45,425 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,162 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 45,425 miles
  • 2021 – 45,162 miles
  • 2020 – 44,848 miles
  • 2019 – 44,197 miles
  • 2015 – 42,924 miles
  • 2011 – 42,654 miles
  • 2010 – 42,626 miles
  • 2008 – 42,472 miles
  • 2007 – 42,390 miles
  • 2006 – 41,994 miles
  • 2005 – 41,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,425 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    308821859530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass45,162 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    769247270626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,848 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    146648803385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front service brake slightly lazy in operation
  4. Pass44,197 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,197 miles
    Test number
    945642231347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,924 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,924 miles
    Test number
    279870096613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,654 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    138450701337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,626 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    164185990157
    • NoteFront tyre side walls badly perished and cracking
    • NoteRear tyre side walls perished
    • NoteSlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
  8. Fail42,616 miles (+144)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    271780380473
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront tyre side walls badly perished and cracking
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls perished
    • NoteSlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
  9. Pass42,472 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    431771638202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    381186847231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,390 miles (+396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    251336147293
    • FailureNearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass41,994 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    802471546250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    610283845261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SOU 505

What vehicle is registration SOU 505 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOU 505 on a turquoise petrol Morris Minor 1000 first used on 2 Dec 1957. 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 SOU 505 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SOU 505 expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SOU 505?
The MOT on SOU 505 expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SOU 505 done?
SOU 505 was recorded at 45,425 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 217 miles a year.
Has SOU 505 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOU 505 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on SOU 505 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 SOU 505 find?
SOU 505 passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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