MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested Oil leak (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested Oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Reverse gear hard to find
Front anti roll bar
Nearside front bracket bolt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Engine light on
Front tracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear tracking
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant low
Engine light on
Front tracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear tracking
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)
Oil leak
Headlamp reflectors are rusty at edges.
Rear brake discs are rusty at center flunes.
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Inner headlamp reflectors are rusting.
Rear brake discs show signs of wear.
Front tyres are worn at inner edges.
Oil loss at differential,
Rear brake discs show rusting, but servicable.
All brake discs appear worn
Exhaust is generaly rusty.
Front tyres and offside rear tyre are worn at edges.
Nearside dip lamp reflector is poor.
Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limits, and has small nail in tread.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y52 AEX is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 Y52 AEX, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y52 AEX registered?
Y52 AEX is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 May 2001.
Is Y52 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y52 AEX 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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