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Lotus Esprit

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,174 cc

M5 MJRMOT history

M5 MJR is a red petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 5 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

M5 MJR red Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,808 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MJR
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
5 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MJR was last recorded at 42,808 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,481 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,808 miles
  • 2025 – 42,481 miles
  • 2024 – 42,220 miles
  • 2023 – 42,070 miles
  • 2020 – 41,997 miles
  • 2019 – 41,684 miles
  • 2018 – 41,549 miles
  • 2017 – 41,417 miles
  • 2016 – 41,005 miles
  • 2015 – 40,942 miles
  • 2014 – 40,813 miles
  • 2013 – 40,425 miles
  • 2012 – 40,172 miles
  • 2011 – 39,825 miles
  • 2010 – 39,243 miles
  • 2009 – 37,765 miles
  • 2008 – 36,988 miles
  • 2007 – 36,301 miles
  • 2006 – 34,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,808 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,808 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    281270072904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,481 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    892898590837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,220 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    506876760157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,070 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    984561936926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,997 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,997 miles
    Test number
    176016052253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,684 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    510017102221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,549 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    575009383196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,417 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    463901413784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,005 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,005 miles
    Test number
    535301620362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,942 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    919645005287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,813 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    295408384496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    638465853169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,425 miles (+253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    547748543168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass40,172 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    109192482158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,825 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    277703681124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,243 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    510182270158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,765 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    863677359170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass36,988 miles (+687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    481307458167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass36,301 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,301 miles
    Test number
    920386647137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,232 miles
    Test number
    123149956134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about M5 MJR

Does M5 MJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MJR is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MJR?
The MOT on M5 MJR is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MJR done?
M5 MJR was recorded at 42,808 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 424 miles a year.
Has M5 MJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MJR has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2013.
Has the mileage on M5 MJR 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 M5 MJR find?
M5 MJR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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