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TW03 TOO

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,107 mi
Last recorded8,107 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW03 TOO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 8,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 8,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 7,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,218 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 6,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 6,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 5,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 5,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,268 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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TW03 TOO is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TW03 TOO, 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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What year was TW03 TOO registered?

TW03 TOO is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is TW03 TOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW03 TOO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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