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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1986 · 2,174 cc

4 DTCMOT history

4 DTC is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 23 Apr 1986. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,021 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 DTC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
23 Apr 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 DTC was last recorded at 47,021 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,883 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,021 miles
  • 2025 – 46,883 miles
  • 2024 – 46,742 miles
  • 2023 – 46,698 miles
  • 2022 – 46,412 miles
  • 2021 – 45,731 miles
  • 2020 – 45,554 miles
  • 2019 – 45,346 miles
  • 2018 – 45,213 miles
  • 2017 – 44,959 miles
  • 2016 – 44,696 miles
  • 2015 – 44,403 miles
  • 2014 – 44,156 miles
  • 2013 – 43,898 miles
  • 2012 – 43,608 miles
  • 2011 – 43,364 miles
  • 2010 – 42,784 miles
  • 2009 – 42,606 miles
  • 2008 – 42,040 miles
  • 2007 – 41,792 miles
  • 2006 – 41,226 miles
  • 2005 – 40,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,021 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,021 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    840275305257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,883 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    482585111951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,742 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    901297685188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,698 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    908937047414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,412 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,412 miles
    Test number
    977410945828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,731 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    250122639516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,554 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    355636667423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,346 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    674483443203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,213 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    616680055302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,959 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,959 miles
    Test number
    459387230687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    975675270200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,696 miles (+293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    235099503815
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass44,403 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    951964703550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,156 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    376390094230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,898 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,898 miles
    Test number
    755331093220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,608 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    229053492211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,364 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    669914491267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass42,784 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,784 miles
    Test number
    372614880249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,606 miles (+566)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    832799989231
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass42,040 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    283031698286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,792 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    893782297287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,226 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,226 miles
    Test number
    472040406382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    341204195425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 DTC

What vehicle is registration 4 DTC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 DTC on a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 23 Apr 1986. 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 4 DTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 DTC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 DTC?
The MOT on 4 DTC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 DTC done?
4 DTC was recorded at 47,021 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 308 miles a year.
Has 4 DTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 DTC has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on 4 DTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4 DTC find?
4 DTC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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