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BU03 WKC

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,850 mi
Last recorded37,850 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WKC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 376,624 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,766 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,382 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,294 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 21,767 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 16,747 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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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.

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