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LOT 429R

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,012 mi
Last recorded26,012 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 429R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 26,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,518 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,810 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,056 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 10,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,581 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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LOT 429R is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LOT 429R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LOT 429R?

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What year was LOT 429R registered?

LOT 429R is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is LOT 429R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 429R shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOT 429R have outstanding finance?

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