MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VB03 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VB03 LOT, 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 VB03 LOT?
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What year was VB03 LOT registered?
VB03 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 2003.
Is VB03 LOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VB03 LOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VB03 LOT have outstanding finance?
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