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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,506 cc

S50 NSCMOT history

S50 NSC is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

S50 NSC silver Lotus Esprit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Esprit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
61,024 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 NSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,506 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 NSC was last recorded at 61,024 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,024 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,024 miles
  • 2021 – 60,892 miles
  • 2020 – 60,849 miles
  • 2019 – 60,638 miles
  • 2018 – 60,010 miles
  • 2017 – 58,962 miles
  • 2016 – 58,421 miles
  • 2015 – 57,444 miles
  • 2014 – 55,657 miles
  • 2013 – 54,243 miles
  • 2012 – 51,139 miles
  • 2011 – 46,870 miles
  • 2010 – 42,311 miles
  • 2009 – 39,106 miles
  • 2008 – 33,232 miles
  • 2007 – 27,893 miles
  • 2006 – 23,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,024 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    115556947340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,024 miles (+132)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    714048761503
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass60,892 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,892 miles
    Test number
    555559589527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    416258482222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,849 miles (+211)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    355032458395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling coolant hose (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,638 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    354522683310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    216857333406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,010 miles (+1,048)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    698498865650
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive free play on park brake linkage (1.1.15 (f))

  9. Pass58,962 miles (+541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    799061706524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,421 miles
    Test number
    413082770570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail58,420 miles (+976)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    478847792716
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort n/s 84 .v. o/s 21 (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass57,444 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,444 miles
    Test number
    358805525412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,434 miles (+1,777)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    439140925258
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • NoteN/S washer jet poor

  14. Pass55,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    349990914413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,657 miles (+1,414)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    346526104269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass54,243 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    566384523248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,139 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,139 miles
    Test number
    719917262215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,870 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    549005451241
    • 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)

  19. Pass42,311 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    864381560256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,106 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    961260839273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,232 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    422522228243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    553663027232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    361343227210
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass23,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    320316616273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S50 NSC

Does S50 NSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 NSC expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 NSC?
The MOT on S50 NSC expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 NSC done?
S50 NSC was recorded at 61,024 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,315 miles a year.
Has S50 NSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 NSC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 NSC 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 S50 NSC find?
S50 NSC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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