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YF03 GLN

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,299 mi
Last recorded66,299 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GLN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 59,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 475,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,304 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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YF03 GLN is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YF03 GLN, 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

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What year was YF03 GLN registered?

YF03 GLN is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 March 2003.

Is YF03 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 GLN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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