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G4 EKN

2000 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 EKN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,993 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,420 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,304 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 48,439 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel hose starting to pearish

Pass 28 Jun 2005 45,582 miles

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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G4 EKN is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G4 EKN, 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.

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What year was G4 EKN registered?

G4 EKN is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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