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Black · Petrol · 1957 · 3,000 cc

ESJ 523MOT history

ESJ 523 is a black petrol Buick Special first used on 31 Dec 1957. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 7,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
7,234 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2020
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESJ 523
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Buick
Model
Special
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
31 Dec 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESJ 523 was last recorded at 7,234 miles on 5 Aug 2020, 6,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
693 miles · 9 Jun 2011
Between the last two tests
6,541 miles
Average per year
537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 7,234 miles
  • 2011 – 693 miles
  • 2010 – 639 miles
  • 2008 – 545 miles
  • 2007 – 130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from union between fuel pump and block (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 12 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991295138319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from union between fuel pump and block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    182734192487
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from union between fuel pump and block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass7,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    7,234 miles
    Test number
    760672295497
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    767868595311
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass693 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    693 miles
    Test number
    185080161158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass639 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    639 miles
    Test number
    830942330109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail545 miles (+415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    545 miles
    Test number
    210684738184
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass130 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    130 miles
    Test number
    262152637103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESJ 523

What vehicle is registration ESJ 523 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESJ 523 on a black petrol Buick Special first used on 31 Dec 1957. 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 523 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESJ 523 expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESJ 523?
The MOT on ESJ 523 expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESJ 523 done?
ESJ 523 was recorded at 7,234 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2020, an average of 537 miles a year.
Has ESJ 523 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESJ 523 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on ESJ 523 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on ESJ 523 find?
ESJ 523 passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive leaking from union between fuel pump and block.

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