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50 FXJ

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 FXJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,174 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 110,477 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,732 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,872 miles

Slight exhaust blow at silencer area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,390 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,784 miles

all coil springs corroding

front to rear pipes corroding

nearside rear tyrewall cut

wiper smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2009 91,046 miles

exhaust system corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2008 89,318 miles

front anti-roll bar corroding

nearside and offside front coil springs corroding

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

wiper smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,647 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,043 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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50 FXJ is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50 FXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 50 FXJ registered?

50 FXJ is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is 50 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 FXJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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