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Yellow · Petrol · 1934 · 3,500 cc

ESL 342MOT history

ESL 342 is a yellow petrol Ford first used on 31 Oct 1934. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
42,614 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 342
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1934
First used
31 Oct 1934
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 342 was last recorded at 42,614 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,551 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,614 miles
  • 2024 – 41,551 miles
  • 2023 – 39,409 miles
  • 2021 – 36,484 miles
  • 2018 – 32,130 miles
  • 2017 – 30,290 miles
  • 2016 – 28,042 miles
  • 2015 – 25,858 miles
  • 2014 – 24,248 miles
  • 2013 – 21,408 miles
  • 2012 – 18,221 miles
  • 2011 – 16,181 miles
  • 2010 – 12,290 miles
  • 2009 – 10,308 miles
  • 2008 – 9,643 miles
  • 2007 – 8,704 miles
  • 2006 – 8,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,614 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    129407585241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,551 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    853297726188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,409 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    271237729774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,484 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    190658820584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,130 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    358346821453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,290 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,290 miles
    Test number
    890498844316
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)
  7. Pass28,042 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    699310997883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,858 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    909059106511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,248 miles (+2,840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,248 miles
    Test number
    709172544313
    • NoteSight play in brake pedal
    • NoteSlight play in steering system
  10. Pass21,408 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    577453123306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,221 miles (+2,040)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,221 miles
    Test number
    837243152319
    • NoteBrake pivot slight play
    • NoteSpacer washer required in rear shockers
  12. Pass16,181 miles (+3,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,181 miles
    Test number
    215951041350
    • NoteSlight play in brake pivot point
  13. Pass12,290 miles (+1,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,290 miles
    Test number
    273142940363
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteSlight play in brake pedal assebly
  14. Pass10,308 miles (+665)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,308 miles
    Test number
    314940339387
    • DangerousCar suffers with really bad bump steer when driven!
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • NoteBrake pedal box mounting slight movement when brake depressed!
    • NoteBrakes seem really sharp
    • NoteExhaust exposed to the sides could be danger when hot
    • NoteSlight play in steering box
  15. Pass9,643 miles (+939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,643 miles
    Test number
    980565758201
    • NoteSlight lift in offside front kingpin.offside and nearside track rod end dust boots split.
  16. Pass8,704 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,704 miles
    Test number
    612471157239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,056 miles
    Test number
    224572556286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESL 342

What vehicle is registration ESL 342 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 342 on a yellow petrol Ford first used on 31 Oct 1934. 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 ESL 342 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESL 342 expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESL 342?
The MOT on ESL 342 expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESL 342 done?
ESL 342 was recorded at 42,614 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has ESL 342 ever failed its MOT?
No. ESL 342 has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ESL 342 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 ESL 342 find?
ESL 342 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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