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B8 DJP

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,862 mi
Last recorded23,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DJP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 23,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 23,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 23,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,268 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 22,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 21,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,665 miles

All Tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,412 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,355 miles

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

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

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

all turbo pipes rusty

oil and coolant pipes rusty

underside rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,413 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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B8 DJP is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B8 DJP, 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 B8 DJP registered?

B8 DJP is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is B8 DJP safe to buy?

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