Ford Anglia
Orange · Petrol · 1952 · 3,000 cc
ESV 229MOT history
ESV 229 is an orange petrol Ford Anglia first used on 26 Sept 1984. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,393 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 73,393 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESV 229
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Anglia
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1952
- First used
- 26 Sept 1984
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESV 229 was last recorded at 73,393 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,353 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,393 miles
- 2024 – 73,353 miles
- 2023 – 73,312 miles
- 2022 – 73,254 miles
- 2021 – 73,236 miles
- 2020 – 73,231 miles
- 2019 – 73,142 miles
- 2018 – 73,008 miles
- 2017 – 72,835 miles
- 2016 – 72,681 miles
- 2015 – 72,586 miles
- 2014 – 72,438 miles
- 2013 – 72,243 miles
- 2012 – 72,065 miles
- 2011 – 71,637 miles
- 2010 – 71,204 miles
- 2009 – 70,758 miles
- 2008 – 69,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,393 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,393 miles (+40)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,393 miles
- Test number
- 505235327996
- MinorNearside Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,353 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 73,353 miles
- Test number
- 894313056135
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,312 miles (+58)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,312 miles
- Test number
- 548806382558
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,254 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 73,254 miles
- Test number
- 445820107908
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail73,252 miles (+16)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,252 miles
- Test number
- 938011455103
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass73,236 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,236 miles
- Test number
- 796556945086
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass73,231 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 73,231 miles
- Test number
- 987991993581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,142 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,142 miles
- Test number
- 599258535331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,008 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,008 miles
- Test number
- 681037125827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,835 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,835 miles
- Test number
- 919847751106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,681 miles (+95)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,681 miles
- Test number
- 900769665697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryAdvise underbody corroding o/s
Pass72,586 miles (+148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,586 miles
- Test number
- 968193545118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass72,438 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,438 miles
- Test number
- 306657734139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,243 miles (+178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,243 miles
- Test number
- 189744033188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass72,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 72,065 miles
- Test number
- 546457132108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,065 miles (+428)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,065 miles
- Test number
- 669535332149
- FailureFront Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Pass71,637 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,637 miles
- Test number
- 658557231190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,629 miles (+425)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,629 miles
- Test number
- 448510321185
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine coolant temp gauge runs in red
- NoteSlight play in propshaft rear u/j
- NoteSteering column fouling engine(causing slightly tight steering)
Pass71,204 miles (+446)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 71,204 miles
- Test number
- 320981320109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteSlight play in rear prop univesal joint
Pass70,758 miles (+28)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,758 miles
- Test number
- 212648129443
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBody corrosion
- NoteFront windows tinted
- NotePlay in both rear wheels
Fail70,730 miles (+1,000)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,730 miles
- Test number
- 993805919122
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBody corrosion
- NoteFront windows tinted
- NotePlay in both rear wheels
Pass69,730 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 69,730 miles
- Test number
- 284137618105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCorrosion to front body underside
Questions about ESV 229
- What vehicle is registration ESV 229 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESV 229 on an orange petrol Ford Anglia first used on 26 Sept 1984. 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 ESV 229 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on ESV 229 expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on ESV 229?
- The MOT on ESV 229 expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has ESV 229 done?
- ESV 229 was recorded at 73,393 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 212 miles a year.
- Has ESV 229 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESV 229 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on ESV 229 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 ESV 229 find?
- ESV 229 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper fuel hose chafing; oil leak, but not excessive diff; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.
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