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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T543 ELGMOT history

T543 ELG is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 66,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,435 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 ELG was last recorded at 66,435 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,573 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,862 miles
Average per year
1,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,435 miles
  • 2025 – 63,573 miles
  • 2024 – 62,534 miles
  • 2023 – 60,559 miles
  • 2022 – 58,549 miles
  • 2021 – 56,619 miles
  • 2020 – 55,679 miles
  • 2019 – 54,510 miles
  • 2018 – 53,387 miles
  • 2017 – 51,454 miles
  • 2016 – 50,881 miles
  • 2014 – 49,180 miles
  • 2013 – 47,344 miles
  • 2012 – 45,709 miles
  • 2011 – 42,956 miles
  • 2010 – 39,278 miles
  • 2009 – 36,040 miles
  • 2008 – 31,718 miles
  • 2007 – 28,489 miles
  • 2006 – 27,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,435 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    513157489610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,573 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,573 miles
    Test number
    996645480069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass62,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    124801445139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,534 miles (+1,975)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    570060527501
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,559 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    611949217008
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,546 miles (+1,997)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    855308509715
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    834836281281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,549 miles (+1,930)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,549 miles
    Test number
    563701761943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    865825702247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,619 miles (+940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    658489517490
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    697885568653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,679 miles (+1,169)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    477311388192
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass54,510 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,510 miles
    Test number
    752339722103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    729535207529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,387 miles (+1,933)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    650672406880
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass51,454 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,454 miles
    Test number
    313171530457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    582178276662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,881 miles (+1,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    378515114580
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass49,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    547046594273
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail49,180 miles (+1,836)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    495366394272
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass47,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    929044493222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,344 miles (+1,635)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    259800593287
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    646177292228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail45,709 miles (+2,753)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    625873392252
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass42,956 miles (+3,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    548017171208
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass39,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    201776960264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail39,278 miles (+3,238)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    314746160275
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass36,040 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    304493379473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,025 miles (+4,307)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    890612869278
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass31,718 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,718 miles
    Test number
    264930668297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass28,489 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    203645637240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail27,102 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    794396736260
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass27,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    854926536259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 ELG

Does T543 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 ELG is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 ELG?
The MOT on T543 ELG is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 ELG done?
T543 ELG was recorded at 66,435 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,970 miles a year.
Has T543 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 ELG has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T543 ELG 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 T543 ELG find?
T543 ELG passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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