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GH02 TEE

2002 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,357 mi
Last recorded26,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH02 TEE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 20,222 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GH02 TEE is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 GH02 TEE, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GH02 TEE registered?

GH02 TEE is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is GH02 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH02 TEE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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