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KE03 CWM

2003 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,053 mi
Last recorded33,053 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CWM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 33,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,043 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,618 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,012 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 29,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clutch pipe corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 26,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clutch pipe corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,279 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,320 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,921 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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KE03 CWM is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KE03 CWM, 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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KE03 CWM is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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