MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced looks like bulb has come out (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all other brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 WKC is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU03 WKC, 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 BU03 WKC registered?
BU03 WKC is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 May 2003.
Is BU03 WKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU03 WKC shows 16 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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