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Q547VOJ

1996 Westfield SE

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

7,898 mi
Last recorded7,898 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Westfield SE12,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ547VOJ
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 7,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 7,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 7,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 7,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 7,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 6,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 6,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 6,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 6,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 6,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 5,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 5,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,841 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 5,818 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 4,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 4,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 4,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 4,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

0sf mudgaurd has slight damage

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak at engine

vehicle has no windscreen or wipers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2010 4,275 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2010 4,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 3,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 3,868 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield SE?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Steering rack gaiter split 31
position lamp(s) not working 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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Q547VOJ is a 1996 Westfield SE in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1996 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,616 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Westfield SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q547VOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield SE typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q547VOJ registered?

Q547VOJ is a 1996 Westfield SE, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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