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Ford Prefect

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 997 cc

VBK 135MOT history

VBK 135 is a blue petrol Ford Prefect first used on 20 Apr 1960. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
90,892 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBK 135
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Prefect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
997 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
20 Apr 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBK 135 was last recorded at 90,892 miles on 21 May 2024, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2009: 81,229 miles, lower than 85,510 miles on 22 Feb 2008.

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
90,298 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,892 miles
  • 2023 – 90,298 miles
  • 2022 – 89,769 miles
  • 2021 – 89,391 miles
  • 2020 – 89,253 miles
  • 2019 – 88,783 miles
  • 2018 – 87,897 miles
  • 2017 – 87,140 miles
  • 2016 – 86,329 miles
  • 2015 – 85,999 miles
  • 2014 – 85,259 miles
  • 2013 – 84,372 miles
  • 2012 – 83,325 miles
  • 2011 – 82,402 miles
  • 2010 – 81,602 miles
  • 2009 – 81,229 miles
  • 2008 – 85,510 miles
  • 2007 – 81,150 miles
  • 2006 – 79,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,892 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,892 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    257755687099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,298 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    422858375608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,769 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,769 miles
    Test number
    254825741190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,391 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    689153703637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,253 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    879046448349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    728909811274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,783 miles (+886)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    750705388241
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,897 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    851992266572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,140 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    814536689604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,329 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    525243551851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,999 miles (+740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    647845765035
    • NoteOs and ns front and ns rear brakes sticking slightly

  12. Pass85,259 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    189552374095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,372 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    136865563489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,325 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    146200562415
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass82,402 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    966604061028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,602 miles (+373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    272456970055
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteVehicle pulling to nearside slightly on brake test.

  17. Pass81,229 miles (-4,281)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    342244869082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,510 miles (+4,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    203953358073
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass81,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    161182457070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,150 miles (+1,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    121591757079
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass79,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    882708946039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about VBK 135

What vehicle is registration VBK 135 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBK 135 on a blue petrol Ford Prefect first used on 20 Apr 1960. 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 VBK 135 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VBK 135 expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VBK 135?
The MOT on VBK 135 expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VBK 135 done?
VBK 135 was recorded at 90,892 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 629 miles a year.
Has VBK 135 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBK 135 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on VBK 135 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VBK 135 find?
VBK 135 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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