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SN03 CYX

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 CYX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 38,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 36,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 35,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 32,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,744 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 20,787 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2009 20,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2009 20,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,015 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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SN03 CYX is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SN03 CYX, 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 SN03 CYX?

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What year was SN03 CYX registered?

SN03 CYX is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is SN03 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 CYX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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