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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,506 cc

S100 ACLMOT history

S100 ACL is a grey petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S100 ACL grey Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,804 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 ACL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S100 ACL was last recorded at 87,804 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2011: 44,771 miles, lower than 414,580 miles on 5 Aug 2010.
  • 5 Aug 2014: 57,155 miles, lower than 512,549 miles on 31 Jul 2013.

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
85,728 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,076 miles
Average per year
3,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,804 miles
  • 2025 – 85,728 miles
  • 2024 – 83,120 miles
  • 2023 – 81,050 miles
  • 2022 – 78,866 miles
  • 2019 – 76,806 miles
  • 2018 – 72,194 miles
  • 2016 – 69,861 miles
  • 2015 – 62,133 miles
  • 2014 – 57,156 miles
  • 2013 – 512,549 miles
  • 2012 – 48,037 miles
  • 2011 – 44,771 miles
  • 2010 – 414,580 miles
  • 2009 – 38,573 miles
  • 2008 – 32,128 miles
  • 2007 – 29,021 miles
  • 2006 – 25,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,804 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirement appears to require adjustment

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,804 miles (+2,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    677180177589
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirement appears to require adjustment

  2. Pass85,728 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    209436465496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    137518704611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,120 miles (+5)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    643953295590
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,115 miles (+2,065)9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    308358488609
    • MajorCentral Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,050 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,050 miles
    Test number
    869359090753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    549074144529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,866 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    112848958671
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail78,858 miles (+2,052)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    127964090323
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass76,806 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    325683909858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    945923482110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail72,194 miles (+2,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    490943960406
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass69,861 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    815740588941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,133 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    989077595111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,156 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,156 miles
    Test number
    806239114202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail57,155 miles (-455,394)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    885137214245
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass512,549 miles (+461,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    512,549 miles
    Test number
    497412413290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,249 miles (+3,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    287705203297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

  19. Pass48,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    305194312453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,037 miles (+3,266)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    336633912231
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass44,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    266091501264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,771 miles (-369,809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    369861801424
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  23. Pass414,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    414,580 miles
    Test number
    424617110262
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  24. Fail414,580 miles (+376,007)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    414,580 miles
    Test number
    584457510205
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  25. Pass38,573 miles (+6,445)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    314555209475
    • NoteNo plates wrong size
    • NoteSlight damage to w/screen

  26. Pass32,128 miles (+3,107)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,128 miles
    Test number
    300037218471
    • NoteCentre stop lamp in op
    • NoteNo plates illegal

  27. Pass29,021 miles (+3,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    201258817299
    • 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)

  28. Pass25,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    343411826297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S100 ACL

Does S100 ACL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 ACL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S100 ACL?
The MOT on S100 ACL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S100 ACL done?
S100 ACL was recorded at 87,804 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,102 miles a year.
Has S100 ACL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 ACL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S100 ACL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 ACL find?
S100 ACL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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