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Ford Anglia

Maroon · Petrol · 1962 · 997 cc

TFE 859MOT history

TFE 859 is a maroon petrol Ford Anglia first used on 21 May 1962. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,597 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
72 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFE 859
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Anglia
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
997 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
21 May 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TFE 859 was last recorded at 58,597 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,597 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
72 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,597 miles
  • 2025 – 58,597 miles
  • 2024 – 58,597 miles
  • 2023 – 58,550 miles
  • 2016 – 58,550 miles
  • 2013 – 58,530 miles
  • 2012 – 58,041 miles
  • 2006 – 57,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,597 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStrut tops are starting to seize

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    802395156809
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrut tops are starting to seize

  2. Pass58,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    431302921393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts are starting to seize

  3. Pass58,597 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,597 miles
    Test number
    831097360951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    697938579377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle undersealed

  5. Pass58,550 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    385561780632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered with undersill

  6. Fail58,549 miles (+19)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    245011651434
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered with undersill

  7. Pass58,530 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    698591183075
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteSteering & suspension is of home grown design
    • NoteVehicle has been modified for performance enhancing purposes

  8. Fail58,530 miles (+489)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    989391573046
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSteering & suspension is of home grown design
    • NoteVehicle has been modified for performance enhancing purposes

  9. Pass58,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    687187802009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail58,037 miles (+870)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    677937302028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure spare wheel carrier corroeded

  11. Pass57,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    834589906103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,167 miles (+17)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    250579506474
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail57,150 miles10 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    403791906146
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureFront Upper Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBonnet rusted
    • NoteO/s/front wheel bearings slight noise
    • NoteVehicle parts underbody all rusted
    • NoteVin plate not fitted

Questions about TFE 859

What vehicle is registration TFE 859 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFE 859 on a maroon petrol Ford Anglia first used on 21 May 1962. 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 TFE 859 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TFE 859 is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on TFE 859?
The MOT on TFE 859 is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TFE 859 done?
TFE 859 was recorded at 58,597 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 72 miles a year.
Has TFE 859 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFE 859 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on TFE 859 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 TFE 859 find?
TFE 859 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; strut tops are starting to seize.

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