The Friends of Ferguson Heritage Ltd. - Tractor Registration Assistance (UK)

Friends of Ferguson Heritage Ltd

Bob Wood

9 Crawley Cresent, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 9SW

Tel 07543 902009 email:reg@fofh.co.uk

Tractor Registration

FoFH can help in the registering of any make of tractor to members and non-members with the DVLC, however the Club specialises in Massey-Harris, Ferguson and Massey Ferguson models.

DVLA require written confirmation of the year of manufacture from a registered organisation such as ourselves and will only accept documentary evidence that makes a direct link between the vehicle serial number and the registration number, The fees and information required are noted below, all fees include postage.

Fees:

• Club Members - Massey-Harris, Ferguson and Massey Ferguson models £20.00 per tractor. Other makes of tractor £30.00
• Non-members - As above, plus membership fee as per our membership form.

Payment methods:

• By PayPal to reg@fofh.co.uk, you do not need to have a PayPal account, just go to paypal.com and use any credit or dedit card to make your payment.
• By cheque payable to Friends of Ferguson Heritage Ltd.
• By credit/debit card - call the Admin Office (details below)
• By BACS transfer - contact the Admin Office for bank details (details below)

For age-related numbers:

A clear photograph of each side of the tractor, the serial number on the dashboard plate (or casting code if serial plate is missing), the engine number - which must be readable. (Photographs are required to be retained).

A covering letter stating the tractor model (TE-A, MF 35 etc), serial number and engine number, e.g. serial number TEA 12345, engine number S123456E. MF 35/135 models have a date stamp on the bottom of the engine sump.

For TE-20, MF 35 and MF 100 Series models a photograph of the gearbox casting numbers located by the gearbox dipstick should be supplied.

To retain an original registration number - please supply one of the following:

• A copy of the old log book.
• A pre 1982 document, i.e. service bill, insurance certificate, or bill of sale.
• A copy of the entry in County Council records, plus the same pictures as for age related numbers.

You may be able to contact the County Council Archives Department in the area where the number was first issued to request a certified copy of the tractor entry which clearly shows vehicle serial number, for which they will make a charge.

Never post an old log book; always send a copy, which will be certified. Please send along with other requirements, either by post or email. A certified copy of the log book will then be supplied for submission to DVLA.

If you cannot satisfy any one of the above requirements for retaining your number, an age related number is the only option.

Please include with your application your FoFH membership number, full name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, pictures to be in digital format.