Wolseley 1500

Grey and Maroon · Petrol · 1957 · 1,498 cc

ESL 775MOT history

ESL 775 is a grey and maroon petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 1 Sept 1957. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,580 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESL 775
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Wolseley
Model
1500
Colour
Grey and Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
1 Sept 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESL 775 was last recorded at 42,580 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,577 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,580 miles
  • 2025 – 42,577 miles
  • 2024 – 42,444 miles
  • 2023 – 42,266 miles
  • 2011 – 40,954 miles
  • 2009 – 40,925 miles
  • 2008 – 40,898 miles
  • 2007 – 40,875 miles
  • 2006 – 40,769 miles
  • 2005 – 40,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,580 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,580 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,580 miles
    Test number
    447938846199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,577 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,577 miles
    Test number
    108632156770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,574 miles (+130)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    764499488504
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,444 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    621248651018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,266 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    253912534581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,954 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    947300741034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass40,925 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    901001659331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,921 miles (+23)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    703809549388
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

  9. Pass40,898 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    504980338363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,875 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    681128297255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,769 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    901123486286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    643346915230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,244 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    313845615495
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/r bump-stop missing
    • NoteWiper arm return springs very weak

Questions about ESL 775

What vehicle is registration ESL 775 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESL 775 on a grey and maroon petrol Wolseley 1500 first used on 1 Sept 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 ESL 775 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESL 775 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESL 775?
The MOT on ESL 775 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESL 775 done?
ESL 775 was recorded at 42,580 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 111 miles a year.
Has ESL 775 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESL 775 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on ESL 775 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 775 find?
ESL 775 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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