1996 Lotus Esprit 2.2L Petrol · 50 FXJ
1996 Lotus Esprit (2.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 116,655 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
50 FXJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2026
- 116,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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50 FXJ Mileage History
- 12/10/200684,043 mi
- 12/10/200786,647 mi+2,604 mi
- 04/10/200889,318 mi+2,671 mi
- 03/10/200991,046 mi+1,728 mi
- 09/10/201092,784 mi+1,738 mi
- 15/10/201195,390 mi+2,606 mi
- 20/10/201296,816 mi+1,426 mi
- 09/10/201398,272 mi+1,456 mi
- 10/10/201499,872 mi+1,600 mi
- 30/09/2015100,640 mi+768 mi
- 11/10/2016102,253 mi+1,613 mi
- 05/10/2017103,691 mi+1,438 mi
- 10/10/2018104,651 mi+960 mi
- 16/10/2019106,559 mi+1,908 mi
- 15/10/2020106,732 mi+173 mi
- 11/10/2021107,978 mi+1,246 mi
- 14/10/2022109,062 mi+1,084 mi
- 18/10/2023110,477 mi+1,415 mi
- 16/10/2024113,153 mi+2,676 mi
- 16/10/2024113,174 mi+21 mi
- 13/10/2025114,974 mi+1,800 mi
- 07/10/2026116,655 mi+1,681 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
50 FXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lotus Esprit (50 FXJ) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component fractured hub at lower arm fixing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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