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Fiat Ducato

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,198 cc

ESL 5MOT history

ESL 5 is a grey diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

ESL 5 grey Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
28,126 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 5 was last recorded at 28,126 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,407 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,126 miles
  • 2024 – 27,407 miles
  • 2023 – 26,471 miles
  • 2022 – 26,073 miles
  • 2021 – 25,452 miles
  • 2020 – 25,034 miles
  • 2019 – 23,379 miles
  • 2018 – 21,640 miles
  • 2017 – 19,795 miles
  • 2016 – 18,653 miles
  • 2015 – 17,316 miles
  • 2014 – 14,959 miles
  • 2013 – 12,493 miles
  • 2012 – 10,812 miles
  • 2011 – 8,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,126 miles (+719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    685358660892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass27,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    912874376933
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail27,407 miles (+936)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    592469736146
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress into lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass26,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    781502884708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail26,471 miles (+398)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    275225035883
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass26,073 miles (+621)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    239548113004
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass25,452 miles (+418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    683675582015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass25,034 miles (+1,655)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    289052781073
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass23,379 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    310315433858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass21,640 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,640 miles
    Test number
    809870569260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass19,795 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,795 miles
    Test number
    928463994800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass18,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    103975389162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Fail18,653 miles (+1,337)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    404406598505
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass17,316 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,316 miles
    Test number
    816381635269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass14,959 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,959 miles
    Test number
    307074824465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mount excessivly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f wiper smears screen as rubber damaged
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  16. Fail14,959 miles (+2,466)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,959 miles
    Test number
    967234724240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mount excessivly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f wiper smears screen as rubber damaged
    • NoteWindscreen chipped
  17. Pass12,493 miles (+1,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,493 miles
    Test number
    317445123455
    • NoteSlight condensation in N/S headlamp - not effecting beam pattern.
  18. Pass10,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,812 miles
    Test number
    419057032249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,812 miles (+2,336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,812 miles
    Test number
    237257532219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail8,476 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,476 miles
    Test number
    595609821250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass8,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    8,476 miles
    Test number
    618699021215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    840295140236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESL 5

What vehicle is registration ESL 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 5 on a grey diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 5 Sept 2007. 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 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESL 5 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on ESL 5?
The MOT on ESL 5 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESL 5 done?
ESL 5 was recorded at 28,126 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has ESL 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESL 5 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on ESL 5 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 5 find?
ESL 5 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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