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Vauxhall Victor

Yellow · Petrol · 1960 · 1,507 cc

ESJ 173MOT history

ESJ 173 is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 10 Mar 1960. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 7,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
7,430 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESJ 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Victor
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,507 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
10 Mar 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESJ 173 was last recorded at 7,430 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2008: 1,513 miles, lower than 99,569 miles on 19 Jul 2007.
  • 20 Oct 2021: 5,853 miles, lower than 51,090 miles on 17 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,812 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,430 miles
  • 2024 – 6,812 miles
  • 2022 – 6,516 miles
  • 2021 – 5,853 miles
  • 2018 – 51,090 miles
  • 2017 – 47,576 miles
  • 2016 – 4,125 miles
  • 2011 – 3,590 miles
  • 2010 – 2,996 miles
  • 2009 – 1,879 miles
  • 2008 – 1,513 miles
  • 2007 – 99,569 miles
  • 2006 – 98,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,430 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,430 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    7,430 miles
    Test number
    720979365226
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass6,812 miles (+296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    6,812 miles
    Test number
    644405452848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  3. Pass6,516 miles (+663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    6,516 miles
    Test number
    751014526621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass5,853 miles (-45,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    5,853 miles
    Test number
    433912312590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,090 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    859332485799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,576 miles (+43,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    124002154106
    • AdvisoryCentral track rod off side bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake striped and checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wishbone slightly catching in left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)
  7. Pass4,125 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,125 miles
    Test number
    205617120215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass3,590 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,590 miles
    Test number
    565667451193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass2,996 miles (+448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    2,996 miles
    Test number
    440813210397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r door not open from outside
  10. Pass2,548 miles (+669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    2,548 miles
    Test number
    260200130125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  11. Pass1,879 miles (+366)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    1,879 miles
    Test number
    953647929165
    • NoteSlight play in steering box
    • NoteSlight play joint on steering arm
  12. Pass1,513 miles (-98,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    1,513 miles
    Test number
    451888998107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,569 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    360410807252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    111137126281
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about ESJ 173

What vehicle is registration ESJ 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESJ 173 on a yellow petrol Vauxhall Victor first used on 10 Mar 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESJ 173 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESJ 173 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESJ 173?
The MOT on ESJ 173 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESJ 173 done?
ESJ 173 was recorded at 7,430 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
Has ESJ 173 ever failed its MOT?
No. ESJ 173 has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ESJ 173 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESJ 173 find?
ESJ 173 passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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