Where was the ES12L number plate registered?

Vehicles with the ES12L prefix were first registered in Chelmsford, Essex through official DVLA regional allocation tag ES.

What year was a ES12L registration plate released?

The ES12L series was issued during March 2012 to August 2012.

What is the MOT pass rate for ES12L vehicles?

Vehicles in the ES12L cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 60% based on 5 recorded DVSA inspections.

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ES12L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Chelmsford, Essex during March 2012 to August 2012 with registration prefix ES12L.

Area Office: Chelmsford (Chelmsford, Essex)
Release Period: March 2012 to August 2012
Tracked in Batch: 2 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 60%

Popular Makes

FORD 100% (2)

60%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 5 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

Active Plates in ES12L Series(2 of 2 displayed)

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ES12LBS

MOT Expired

FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LIMITD EBLUE

Diesel · Grey

First Used: Oct 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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ES12LLS

MOT Valid

FORD FOCUS

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2016
MOT Expiry: 20 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for ES12L Makes

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Frequently Asked Questions about ES12L Plates

Where was the ES12L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with ES12L were assigned to the Chelmsford covering Chelmsford, Essex. The first two letters (ES) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is ES12L?

The ES12L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2012 to August 2012.

How can I check the MOT history of a ES12L vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.