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RO02 PTX

2002 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,626 mi
Last recorded41,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 PTX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 41,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 41,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 41,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,792 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,087 miles

slight oil leak n/s/f oil cooler joint

Fail 21 May 2012 36,031 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front wiperblade starting to spilt

slight oil leak n/s/f oil cooler joint

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,121 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 33,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,166 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 9,491 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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RO02 PTX is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in White with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RO02 PTX, 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 RO02 PTX registered?

RO02 PTX is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is RO02 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 PTX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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