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AM03 DAY

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,803 mi
Last recorded10,803 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DAY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 10,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 8,779 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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AM03 DAY is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 18,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM03 DAY, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM03 DAY registered?

AM03 DAY is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AM03 DAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 DAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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