Chevrolet GMC Corvette
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 5,665 cc
C5 ESGMOT history
C5 ESG is a silver petrol Chevrolet GMC Corvette first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 81,239 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 61 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 ESG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet GMC
- Model
- Corvette
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,665 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 ESG was last recorded at 81,239 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 May 2011: 70,640 miles, lower than 101,781 miles on 22 May 2010.
- 4 Feb 2016: 76,470 miles, lower than 122,405 miles on 4 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 81,238 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 61 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,239 miles
- 2024 – 80,544 miles
- 2023 – 80,030 miles
- 2022 – 79,435 miles
- 2021 – 78,742 miles
- 2019 – 77,674 miles
- 2018 – 77,446 miles
- 2017 – 77,004 miles
- 2016 – 76,470 miles
- 2015 – 122,405 miles
- 2014 – 75,229 miles
- 2013 – 74,794 miles
- 2012 – 73,463 miles
- 2011 – 70,667 miles
- 2010 – 101,781 miles
- 2008 – 89,257 miles
- 2007 – 80,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,239 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters leaking slightly
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,239 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 81,239 miles
- Test number
- 454350668212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,238 miles (+694)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,238 miles
- Test number
- 430004374661
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,544 miles (+514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 80,544 miles
- Test number
- 580561360747
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,030 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,030 miles
- Test number
- 116393497252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,010 miles (+575)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,010 miles
- Test number
- 511072095299
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass79,435 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,435 miles
- Test number
- 641596095685
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail79,425 miles (+683)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 858056726607
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,742 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,742 miles
- Test number
- 705527889283
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,725 miles (+1,051)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,725 miles
- Test number
- 236589698134
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass77,674 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,674 miles
- Test number
- 983325948559
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak header tank/pipe slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,669 miles (+223)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,669 miles
- Test number
- 669551538828
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak header tank/pipe slight leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,446 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,446 miles
- Test number
- 160228071724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,004 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 77,004 miles
- Test number
- 996265841734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,470 miles (-45,935)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,470 miles
- Test number
- 114429579899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,405 miles (+47,176)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 122,405 miles
- Test number
- 555695935064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,229 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,229 miles
- Test number
- 239652924033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,794 miles (+1,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,794 miles
- Test number
- 477416533194
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,463 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 73,463 miles
- Test number
- 967644142117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,667 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,667 miles
- Test number
- 885546541145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,640 miles (-31,141)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,640 miles
- Test number
- 835891541112
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass101,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 101,781 miles
- Test number
- 430112140105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,724 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 96,724 km
- Test number
- 220252829138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,257 miles (+9,146)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 89,257 miles
- Test number
- 340424448067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 80,111 miles
- Test number
- 883803897028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 ESG
- Does C5 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 ESG expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 ESG?
- The MOT on C5 ESG expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 ESG done?
- C5 ESG was recorded at 81,239 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 61 miles a year.
- Has C5 ESG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 ESG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 ESG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 ESG find?
- C5 ESG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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