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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,174 cc

F123 MLDMOT history

F123 MLD is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 5 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 14,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
14,316 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F123 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
5 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F123 MLD was last recorded at 14,316 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,296 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 14,316 miles
  • 2023 – 14,296 miles
  • 2022 – 14,249 miles
  • 2021 – 14,232 miles
  • 2019 – 14,177 miles
  • 2018 – 14,139 miles
  • 2017 – 13,990 miles
  • 2015 – 13,822 miles
  • 2014 – 13,564 miles
  • 2013 – 13,195 miles
  • 2012 – 12,602 miles
  • 2011 – 12,090 miles
  • 2010 – 11,186 miles
  • 2009 – 11,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,316 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,316 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    14,316 miles
    Test number
    383497061391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,296 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    718166738328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,249 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    744334483095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,232 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    14,232 miles
    Test number
    670647929556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,177 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,177 miles
    Test number
    717529907692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,139 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    14,139 miles
    Test number
    326918262199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,990 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    13,990 miles
    Test number
    621590534663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,822 miles
    Test number
    420989203713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail13,812 miles (+248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,812 miles
    Test number
    454303946200
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  10. Pass13,564 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    13,564 miles
    Test number
    229508024358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail13,544 miles (+349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,544 miles
    Test number
    887927404319
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
  12. Pass13,195 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,195 miles
    Test number
    559193123374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,602 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,602 miles
    Test number
    298208422337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,090 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,090 miles
    Test number
    519215721348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,186 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,186 miles
    Test number
    384274710369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,119 miles
    Test number
    744970709379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F123 MLD

Does F123 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F123 MLD expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F123 MLD?
The MOT on F123 MLD expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F123 MLD done?
F123 MLD was recorded at 14,316 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 221 miles a year.
Has F123 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F123 MLD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on F123 MLD 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 MLD find?
F123 MLD passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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