Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 5,665 cc
V63 PHJMOT history
V63 PHJ is a black petrol Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 57,031 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V63 PHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Pontiac
- Model
- Firebird Trans-AM
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,665 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V63 PHJ was last recorded at 57,031 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,786 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 245 miles
- Average per year
- 1,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,031 miles
- 2025 – 56,786 miles
- 2022 – 56,723 miles
- 2021 – 56,308 miles
- 2020 – 56,187 miles
- 2019 – 55,272 miles
- 2018 – 53,377 miles
- 2015 – 50,982 miles
- 2014 – 49,726 miles
- 2013 – 47,900 miles
- 2012 – 46,434 miles
- 2011 – 44,101 miles
- 2010 – 42,967 miles
- 2009 – 40,448 miles
- 2008 – 38,277 miles
- 2007 – 35,361 miles
- 2006 – 33,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail57,031 miles
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail57,031 miles (+245)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,031 miles
- Test number
- 522048303056
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass56,786 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 56,786 miles
- Test number
- 614340814931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,723 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 56,723 miles
- Test number
- 665419553086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,723 miles (+415)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,723 miles
- Test number
- 437269154568
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,308 miles (+121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 56,308 miles
- Test number
- 633809940176
- AdvisoryExhaust Noisy
Fail56,187 miles (+915)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,187 miles
- Test number
- 477103023821
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass55,272 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 55,272 miles
- Test number
- 701558075435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,377 miles (+2,395)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 53,377 miles
- Test number
- 182296452685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,982 miles (+1,256)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 50,982 miles
- Test number
- 188650775409
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion; Exhaust, Floor, Chassis, Front suspension arms
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,726 miles (+1,826)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,726 miles
- Test number
- 797963564004
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass47,900 miles (+1,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,900 miles
- Test number
- 898186053035
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass46,434 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 46,434 miles
- Test number
- 917320262033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,101 miles (+1,134)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,101 miles
- Test number
- 618359441067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,967 miles (+2,519)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,967 miles
- Test number
- 743267950030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,448 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 40,448 miles
- Test number
- 212598159000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,277 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,277 miles
- Test number
- 594058958092
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,361 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,361 miles
- Test number
- 692052967019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,526 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 33,526 miles
- Test number
- 703813656010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,452 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,452 miles
- Test number
- 190391456057
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades are partly split.
Questions about V63 PHJ
- Does V63 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V63 PHJ expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V63 PHJ?
- The MOT on V63 PHJ expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V63 PHJ done?
- V63 PHJ was recorded at 57,031 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
- Has V63 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V63 PHJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V63 PHJ 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 V63 PHJ find?
- V63 PHJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 minor defect: offside side repeater not working; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.
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