Privacy policy
Last updated: 9 October 2026.
MHAFS Ltd (“we”) runs MOTstory and is the data controller for information processed through this website. Contact: [email protected].
What we process
| Data | Why | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Registration numbers you enter | To request MOT records from the DVSA MOT History API and show them to you. | Cached copy of the vehicle record for up to 7 days. We do not link it to you. |
| IP address | To limit automated or excessive lookups and protect the service. | Held briefly by our hosting provider for rate limiting and security logs. |
| Messages you send us | To reply to you. | Up to 2 years. |
We do not ask for your name, and we do not publish the registrations people check.
Lawful basis
We rely on legitimate interests: providing the service you ask for and keeping it secure.
Who we share data with
- DVSA receives the registration number when we request its MOT records.
- Cloudflare, Inc. hosts the website and processes traffic on our behalf.
Cookies
This site does not set advertising or tracking cookies. If we add analytics or advertising in future, we will ask for your consent first where the law requires it and update this page.
Your rights
You can ask to access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you, or object to how we use it. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.