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Lotus Esprite

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 3,500 cc

10 MODMOT history

10 MOD is a grey petrol Lotus Esprite first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 33,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,419 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
10 MOD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprite
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

10 MOD was last recorded at 33,419 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2024: 32,284 miles, lower than 32,732 miles on 28 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,416 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,419 miles
  • 2025 – 33,367 miles
  • 2024 – 33,284 miles
  • 2021 – 32,732 miles
  • 2020 – 32,456 miles
  • 2019 – 31,840 miles
  • 2018 – 30,006 miles
  • 2017 – 28,559 miles
  • 2016 – 26,746 miles
  • 2015 – 24,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,419 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,419 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    899489465804
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail33,416 miles (+49)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    312133645972
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Edge

  3. Pass33,367 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    471259325101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    241819864609
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail32,284 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    665819979738
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    658514593404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass32,732 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    805949836945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint gaiters worn

  8. Pass32,456 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    469600540969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,840 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    979356599880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,006 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    758576185619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,559 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    421227390839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,746 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    166614812982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    126504815031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,959 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    116003315435
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Questions about 10 MOD

What vehicle is registration 10 MOD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 10 MOD on a grey petrol Lotus Esprite first used on 31 Dec 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 10 MOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 10 MOD is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 10 MOD?
The MOT on 10 MOD is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 10 MOD done?
10 MOD was recorded at 33,419 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 734 miles a year.
Has 10 MOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 10 MOD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 10 MOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 10 MOD find?
10 MOD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak radiator; nearside front nail in tyre.

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