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HS03 LKP

2003 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,691 mi
Last recorded28,691 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 LKP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,532 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,637 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,557 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Feb 2011 14,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake discs surface corroded

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,100 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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HS03 LKP is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HS03 LKP, 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 HS03 LKP registered?

HS03 LKP is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is HS03 LKP safe to buy?

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