Lotus Esprit
Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 2,174 cc
F3 BMXMOT history
F3 BMX is a yellow petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 16 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 11,609 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 11,609 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 BMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,174 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 16 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 BMX was last recorded at 11,609 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Feb 2016: 230 miles, lower than 98,842 miles on 4 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 9,582 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 11,609 miles
- 2024 – 9,582 miles
- 2023 – 7,734 miles
- 2022 – 6,361 miles
- 2021 – 4,938 miles
- 2020 – 4,141 miles
- 2019 – 3,120 miles
- 2018 – 2,644 miles
- 2017 – 1,825 miles
- 2016 – 230 miles
- 2015 – 98,842 miles
- 2014 – 97,450 miles
- 2013 – 96,179 miles
- 2012 – 94,473 miles
- 2010 – 93,230 miles
- 2009 – 90,522 miles
- 2008 – 86,728 miles
- 2007 – 83,137 miles
- 2006 – 79,538 miles
- 2005 – 73,479 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass11,609 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass11,609 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 11,609 miles
- Test number
- 966347626225
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass9,582 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 9,582 miles
- Test number
- 743322931864
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass7,734 miles (+1,373)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 7,734 miles
- Test number
- 525421117536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,361 miles (+1,423)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 6,361 miles
- Test number
- 451494286292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass4,938 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 4,938 miles
- Test number
- 119812806459
- AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail4,926 miles (+785)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,926 miles
- Test number
- 411919110302
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported possible rubbing on lower arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on subframe/ lower arm (1.1.15 (a))
Pass4,141 miles (+1,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 4,141 miles
- Test number
- 411034737839
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rear (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass3,120 miles (+476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 3,120 miles
- Test number
- 564592128174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass2,644 miles (+819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 2,644 miles
- Test number
- 827817614228
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass1,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 1,825 miles
- Test number
- 812662620788
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail1,825 miles (+1,595)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,825 miles
- Test number
- 453958918437
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass230 miles (-98,612)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 230 miles
- Test number
- 447993976363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,842 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,842 miles
- Test number
- 327415235079
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail97,450 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,450 miles
- Test number
- 247417924017
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass97,450 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 97,450 miles
- Test number
- 839967624020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,179 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 96,179 miles
- Test number
- 739183423008
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail96,179 miles (+1,706)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,179 miles
- Test number
- 958943523008
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,473 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,473 miles
- Test number
- 168606422405
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvises disces front and rear
Pass94,473 miles (+1,243)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 94,473 miles
- Test number
- 379416022048
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvises disces front and rear
Pass93,230 miles (+2,708)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 93,230 miles
- Test number
- 892990540316
- NoteO/side rear inner disc slight wear
Fail90,522 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,522 miles
- Test number
- 491564749304
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass90,522 miles (+3,794)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 90,522 miles
- Test number
- 994464549398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,728 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 224648318325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,137 miles (+3,599)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 83,137 miles
- Test number
- 911055327344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,538 miles (+6,059)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 79,538 miles
- Test number
- 643858236335
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- 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)
Pass73,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 73,479 miles
- Test number
- 300527425367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 BMX
- Does F3 BMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BMX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on F3 BMX?
- The MOT on F3 BMX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 BMX done?
- F3 BMX was recorded at 11,609 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has F3 BMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 BMX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on F3 BMX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F3 BMX find?
- F3 BMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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