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KH02 RYM

2002 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,964 mi
Last recorded30,964 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 RYM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 30,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 May 2024 30,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,904 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 30,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic clutch hose ferrules very corroded (above exhaust)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,875 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 25,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 25,600 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 25,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,695 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,026 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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KH02 RYM is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KH02 RYM, 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 KH02 RYM registered?

KH02 RYM is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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