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VDH 154M

1973 Jensen Jensen-healey

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey66,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDH 154M
MakeJensen
ModelJensen-healey
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 X (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,712 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 77,710 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,610 miles

Fuel hose leaking rear joining pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,307 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 75,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 75,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 73,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 73,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,104 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,054 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

lower steering column bush has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,622 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear sill slightly corroded

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,885 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play bottom column bush

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,394 miles

lower steering column bush worn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 70,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,066 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 69,447 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspect slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 68,889 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 68,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Jensen Jensen-healey?

Based on 2,492 MOT tests across 329 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
brake binding 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Stop lamp not working 72
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VDH 154M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 66,007 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 Jensen Jensen-healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDH 154M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen Jensen-healey typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Jensen Jensen-healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VDH 154M is a 1973 Jensen Jensen-healey, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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