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Lotus Esprit

White · Petrol · 1988 · 2,174 cc

F123 GAMMOT history

F123 GAM is a white petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 10 Oct 1988. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,108 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 GAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
10 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 GAM was last recorded at 67,108 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,460 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,108 miles
  • 2024 – 66,460 miles
  • 2023 – 66,099 miles
  • 2022 – 65,662 miles
  • 2021 – 65,083 miles
  • 2020 – 64,562 miles
  • 2019 – 63,015 miles
  • 2018 – 61,528 miles
  • 2017 – 60,519 miles
  • 2015 – 57,321 miles
  • 2014 – 55,479 miles
  • 2013 – 54,549 miles
  • 2012 – 53,331 miles
  • 2011 – 52,550 miles
  • 2010 – 51,801 miles
  • 2009 – 50,727 miles
  • 2007 – 50,226 miles
  • 2006 – 49,531 miles
  • 2005 – 47,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,108 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,108 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    775013221792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,460 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    416296267586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,099 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    558327415837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,662 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    749578783619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,083 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    231622811927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,562 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,562 miles
    Test number
    508115149246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,015 miles
    Test number
    943521289140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,015 miles (+1,487)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,015 miles
    Test number
    640926366901
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    670866945667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,528 miles (+1,009)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    174181859011
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flexi pipe area (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed exhaust emisions test, HC level at idle only just met the requirements to pass. May fail when presented for retest due to exhaust fault

  11. Pass60,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    967110672492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,518 miles (+3,197)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    313678166443
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass57,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    463618704122
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

  14. Fail57,321 miles (+1,317)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    764398680230
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

  15. Pass56,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    395008615166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,000 miles (+521)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    735458415194
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  17. Pass55,479 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    177328394484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,549 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    736400003115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,331 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    449718682049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,550 miles (+749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    108961291038
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail51,801 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    102317670029
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass51,801 miles (+1,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    142087170424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  23. Pass50,727 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    631383499033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,723 miles (+497)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    343631599038
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2 different types of front brake pad fitted
    • NoteNearside front rad hose clip missing

  25. Pass50,226 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    994989887298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,531 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    144306786274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,530 miles (+2,025)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    432555186247
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

  28. Pass47,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,505 miles
    Test number
    443769475210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about F123 GAM

Does F123 GAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F123 GAM is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F123 GAM?
The MOT on F123 GAM is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F123 GAM done?
F123 GAM was recorded at 67,108 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 964 miles a year.
Has F123 GAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 GAM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on F123 GAM 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 F123 GAM find?
F123 GAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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