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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1982 · 2,174 cc

1753 MKMOT history

1753 MK is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 26 Aug 1982. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
78,262 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1753 MK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
26 Aug 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

1753 MK was last recorded at 78,262 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2019: 72,397 miles, lower than 92,612 miles on 21 Feb 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,244 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,262 miles
  • 2022 – 77,354 miles
  • 2021 – 75,049 miles
  • 2020 – 74,711 miles
  • 2019 – 72,416 miles
  • 2018 – 92,612 miles
  • 2017 – 87,290 miles
  • 2016 – 84,455 miles
  • 2015 – 81,419 miles
  • 2014 – 77,739 miles
  • 2013 – 74,620 miles
  • 2012 – 71,372 miles
  • 2011 – 65,861 miles
  • 2009 – 63,558 miles
  • 2008 – 59,080 miles
  • 2007 – 59,065 miles
  • 2006 – 53,958 miles
  • 2005 – 49,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,262 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    167391569065
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,262 miles (+18)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    838481148146
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,244 miles (+890)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    928259833612
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,354 miles (+2,305)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    514737815995
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass75,049 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    117823745400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,711 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    163178817981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,697 miles (+2,281)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    403018246956
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever seized at pivot (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,416 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,416 miles
    Test number
    818480057898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail72,397 miles (-20,215)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    519090337241
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,612 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    484393240120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,290 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    598798925536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,282 miles (+2,827)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    715456540120
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass84,455 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,455 miles
    Test number
    865024525711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail84,393 miles (+2,974)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    702896216340
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass81,419 miles (+3,680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    958210355004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass77,739 miles (+3,119)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    626159844023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower suspension trunions

  17. Fail74,620 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    446444443032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass74,620 miles (+3,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    648364743083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass71,372 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    498988742072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail71,365 miles (+5,504)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    586837842007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail65,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    686366651076
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass65,861 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    715186451079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,558 miles (+32)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    744673419069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail63,526 miles (+4,446)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    721037109095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEvidence of fuel leak.

  25. Pass59,080 miles (+15)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    103820718468
    • DangerousOil leaking onto brake caliper and likely to contaminate the discs.
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGear linkage bush is worn.
    • NoteOil leaking onto Timing Belt - may cause belt failure.
    • NoteSteering rack gaitor twisted.

  26. Fail59,065 miles (+5,107)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    894551047395
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTiming belt contaminated with oil

  27. Fail53,958 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    210383996221
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvises oil leak at rear

  28. Pass53,958 miles (+4,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    782003496261
    • NoteAdvises oil leak at rear

  29. Pass49,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    164427305336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,739 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    493224005311
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 1753 MK

What vehicle is registration 1753 MK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1753 MK on a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 26 Aug 1982. 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 1753 MK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1753 MK expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1753 MK?
The MOT on 1753 MK expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1753 MK done?
1753 MK was recorded at 78,262 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has 1753 MK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1753 MK has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 1753 MK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1753 MK find?
1753 MK passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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