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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,174 cc

L4 CCAMOT history

L4 CCA is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

L4 CCA red Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
43,166 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CCA was last recorded at 43,166 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,983 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,166 miles
  • 2023 – 42,983 miles
  • 2022 – 42,755 miles
  • 2021 – 42,703 miles
  • 2019 – 42,618 miles
  • 2018 – 41,824 miles
  • 2017 – 40,846 miles
  • 2016 – 39,576 miles
  • 2014 – 38,218 miles
  • 2013 – 37,578 miles
  • 2012 – 36,329 miles
  • 2011 – 35,352 miles
  • 2010 – 34,075 miles
  • 2009 – 32,701 miles
  • 2007 – 30,752 miles
  • 2006 – 28,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,166 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,166 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    816703635926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,983 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,983 miles
    Test number
    443686484474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,755 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    131807052917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,703 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    226015944492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,700 miles (+82)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    713902511346
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when checked on turn plate full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when checked on turn plate full lock (5.2.3 (f))
  6. Pass42,618 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    970676157640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,824 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    127294794834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes very slight corrosion
  8. Pass40,846 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    945528726460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,576 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    300110883639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,218 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,218 miles
    Test number
    439811814368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,578 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    336637993285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,329 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,329 miles
    Test number
    468074812369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,352 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    226927311298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,075 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    174582330249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,701 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    603984819172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,752 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,752 miles
    Test number
    443864537235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,450 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,450 miles
    Test number
    320090896090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,440 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    212016376019
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Questions about L4 CCA

Does L4 CCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 CCA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 CCA?
The MOT on L4 CCA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 CCA done?
L4 CCA was recorded at 43,166 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 761 miles a year.
Has L4 CCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CCA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 CCA 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 L4 CCA find?
L4 CCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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