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E5 PXL

2000 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,357 mi
Last recorded57,357 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PXL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 57,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,116 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 51,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 49,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,647 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 39,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some surface corrosion on inner faces of both rear brake discs

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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E5 PXL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 41,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 PXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 PXL registered?

E5 PXL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is E5 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PXL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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