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Y52 AEX

2001 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 AEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 60,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,494 miles

Front anti roll bar

Nearside front bracket bolt

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,072 miles

Headlamp reflectors are rusty at edges.

Rear brake discs are rusty at center flunes.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,255 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Inner headlamp reflectors are rusting.

Rear brake discs show signs of wear.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,222 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Oil loss at differential,

Rear brake discs show rusting, but servicable.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,274 miles

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.

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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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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Y52 AEX is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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