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YD02 UMH

2002 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,958 mi
Last recorded39,958 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 UMH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 39,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,873 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,776 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,626 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,192 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 39,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,057 miles

beam pattern weak on nsf

covers fitted top and underside of car

Pass 29 May 2015 38,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyre worn/wearing inner edges

Fail 2 May 2013 348,877 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyre worn/wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 26,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,862 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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YD02 UMH is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 YD02 UMH, 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 YD02 UMH registered?

YD02 UMH is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is YD02 UMH safe to buy?

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