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K600 PMR

2003 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 5748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests45 (39 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,036 mi
Last recorded61,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 PMR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,748cc

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MOT History

39 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 61,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,640 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 37,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,621 miles

Front Tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,122 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 20 Jul 2011 57,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,144 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,307 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 54,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc`s worn

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

Rear brake disc`s corroded

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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K600 PMR is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 5,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K600 PMR, 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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K600 PMR is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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