Pass and fail results
Recorded outcomes and test dates from the available MOT history.
Official MOT information
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Enter a UK registration to check recorded MOT tests, mileage and defects.
Review pass and fail results, advisories, dangerous defects and expiry information before arranging a viewing or inspection.
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Review recorded tests, mileage, defects and advisories before you travel to view or buy a used car.
Understand the vehicle's recorded test history
Our free MOT check shows the recorded MOT history available for a UK registration. Review pass and fail results, test dates, mileage entries, advisories and defects before spending time travelling to see a vehicle.
Repeated advisories, recurring faults or mileage entries that do not follow a sensible pattern give you useful questions to raise with the seller. Ask for invoices or repair evidence where an earlier test identified work.
An MOT pass confirms that a vehicle met the minimum test standard on the day it was examined. It does not confirm its present mechanical condition, service history or whether developing faults are now present.
Use the result alongside the advert, service records, V5C, a broader vehicle history report and an independent pre-purchase inspection before making a buying decision.
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What the MOT result can show
Mileage records
Odometer readings recorded at individual MOT tests.
Advisories
Items noted by testers that may require monitoring or repair.
Defects and failures
Minor, major and dangerous defects recorded during tests.
MOT expiry
The available expiry information for the current MOT record.
Test dates
Recorded completion dates that help put results and mileage in order.
Why check MOT history?
Use the registration, review patterns across earlier tests and decide what needs closer inspection.
FindCheck the registration
Enter the number plate to retrieve the available MOT test record for that vehicle.
ReviewLook for recurring issues
Compare mileage, advisories and defects across tests rather than reading only the latest result.
InspectVerify the present condition
Ask for repair evidence and arrange an inspection when the record identifies concerns.
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An independent pre-purchase inspection examines the vehicle beyond its recorded MOT history.
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Frequently asked questions
Understand what recorded MOT information can tell you and what still needs checking before you buy.
The available history can show test dates, pass and fail outcomes, recorded mileage, advisories, minor defects, major defects, dangerous defects and current MOT expiry information.
No. An MOT confirms that the vehicle met the minimum test requirements on the day it was examined. It does not guarantee its current mechanical condition, reliability or service history.
Ask whether the recommended work was completed and request supporting invoices. Advisories that recur over several tests may identify neglected maintenance or a developing problem that needs inspection.
Recorded MOT mileage lets you compare odometer readings across test dates. An unexpected reduction or inconsistent sequence needs explanation, but MOT records alone cannot guarantee mileage accuracy.
No. Those risks require the relevant vehicle history packages. MOT history focuses on recorded tests, mileage, advisories and defects rather than ownership or insurance records.
Yes. An inspection assesses the vehicle’s present visible and testable condition. This complements the MOT history, which only describes information recorded during earlier tests.
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