Lotus Esprit
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,506 cc
T2 ADMMOT history
T2 ADM is a purple petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 72,861 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,069 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T2 ADM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Esprit
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,506 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T2 ADM was last recorded at 72,861 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,877 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 984 miles
- Average per year
- 2,069 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,861 miles
- 2025 – 71,877 miles
- 2024 – 71,420 miles
- 2023 – 68,734 miles
- 2022 – 68,733 miles
- 2021 – 66,360 miles
- 2020 – 65,508 miles
- 2019 – 61,489 miles
- 2018 – 55,948 miles
- 2017 – 50,935 miles
- 2016 – 46,381 miles
- 2015 – 43,820 miles
- 2014 – 42,477 miles
- 2013 – 41,793 miles
- 2012 – 41,097 miles
- 2011 – 39,848 miles
- 2010 – 38,745 miles
- 2009 – 36,955 miles
- 2008 – 35,902 miles
- 2007 – 34,098 miles
- 2006 – 32,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,861 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 72,861 miles
- Test number
- 874797004248
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,861 miles (+984)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,861 miles
- Test number
- 220488923572
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass71,877 miles (+457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 71,877 miles
- Test number
- 203673871717
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,420 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 71,420 miles
- Test number
- 559172930966
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,420 miles (+2,686)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,420 miles
- Test number
- 581398272861
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,734 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 68,734 miles
- Test number
- 941055550576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,733 miles (+2,373)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,733 miles
- Test number
- 708093855418
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,360 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 66,360 miles
- Test number
- 419306523429
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail66,360 miles (+852)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,360 miles
- Test number
- 166613045424
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides of exhausts by cat has minor exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,508 miles (+4,019)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 65,508 miles
- Test number
- 512819740964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,489 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,489 miles
- Test number
- 158720372951
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,489 miles (+2)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,489 miles
- Test number
- 622044897424
- MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,487 miles (+5,539)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,487 miles
- Test number
- 682603692338
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank leaking osr (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp reflectors starting to rust (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from exhaust joint nsr (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glass lens cracked/chipped (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate seperating (0.1 (b))
Pass55,948 miles (+5,013)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 55,948 miles
- Test number
- 490246966309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,935 miles (+4,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,935 miles
- Test number
- 517958174188
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass46,381 miles (+2,561)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 46,381 miles
- Test number
- 360966632427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,820 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,820 miles
- Test number
- 659859480756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,477 miles (+684)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,477 miles
- Test number
- 729945394271
- NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges
Pass41,793 miles (+696)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 41,793 miles
- Test number
- 748220013306
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass41,097 miles (+1,249)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,097 miles
- Test number
- 899328292262
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass39,848 miles (+1,103)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,848 miles
- Test number
- 307243691201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,745 miles (+1,790)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 38,745 miles
- Test number
- 580050110350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,955 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 36,955 miles
- Test number
- 894583519307
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,902 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 35,902 miles
- Test number
- 441526618386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,098 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 34,098 miles
- Test number
- 181137617308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,037 miles (+1,771)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,037 miles
- Test number
- 704053867251
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass32,266 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,266 miles
- Test number
- 893664046176
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T2 ADM
- Does T2 ADM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 ADM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T2 ADM?
- The MOT on T2 ADM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T2 ADM done?
- T2 ADM was recorded at 72,861 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,069 miles a year.
- Has T2 ADM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T2 ADM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T2 ADM 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 T2 ADM find?
- T2 ADM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.