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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,174 cc

L55 UNYMOT history

L55 UNY is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 19 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L55 UNY red Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,349 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UNY
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
19 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UNY was last recorded at 54,349 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2010: 11,515 miles, lower than 103,259 miles on 9 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,347 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,349 miles
  • 2025 – 52,032 miles
  • 2024 – 51,670 miles
  • 2023 – 49,844 miles
  • 2022 – 46,924 miles
  • 2021 – 44,153 miles
  • 2020 – 42,686 miles
  • 2019 – 41,877 miles
  • 2017 – 39,045 miles
  • 2016 – 35,927 miles
  • 2015 – 32,604 miles
  • 2014 – 28,830 miles
  • 2013 – 26,245 miles
  • 2011 – 16,613 miles
  • 2010 – 11,515 miles
  • 2009 – 103,259 miles
  • 2008 – 97,350 miles
  • 2007 – 88,386 miles
  • 2006 – 84,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,349 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front seat removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,349 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    463652992677
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Fail54,347 miles (+2,315)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    170907631716
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass52,032 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    199516403772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass51,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    386147806854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat removed.

  5. Fail51,670 miles (+1,826)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    813238536667
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat removed.
    • AdvisoryRear Little reserve travel on park brake.

  6. Pass49,844 miles (+2,920)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,844 miles
    Test number
    593006702501
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat removed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,924 miles (+2,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    226618360947
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat removed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,153 miles (+1,467)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    356918252441
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass42,686 miles (+809)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    854165690257
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass41,877 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    732042640002
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass39,045 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    247816382782
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Fail39,036 miles (+3,109)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    237570878885
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Pass35,927 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,927 miles
    Test number
    872207760111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,604 miles
    Test number
    389312535650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail32,604 miles (+3,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,604 miles
    Test number
    898924862334
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail28,830 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,830 miles
    Test number
    398383834249
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass28,830 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,830 miles
    Test number
    537483534224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass26,245 miles (+9,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    259862233039
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass16,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    566202421314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,613 miles (+5,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    276860921319
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass11,515 miles (-91,744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,515 miles
    Test number
    631180850347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,259 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    544803849395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,350 miles (+8,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    484516628420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass88,386 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,386 miles
    Test number
    823371057369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    641509596285
    • 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)

Questions about L55 UNY

Does L55 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 UNY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 UNY?
The MOT on L55 UNY is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 UNY done?
L55 UNY was recorded at 54,349 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
Has L55 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UNY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 UNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 UNY find?
L55 UNY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms, and 1 more.

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