MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Misses screen (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Coolant loss at hoses near steering rack area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Wing mirror glass not present at time of test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Bumper damage/sharp edge has been covered with tape for retest
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper area (6.1.C.1)
front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brake recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5b)
rear brakes fluctuate slightly
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV02 KGU is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WV02 KGU, 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 WV02 KGU registered?
WV02 KGU is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 May 2002.
Is WV02 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV02 KGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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