Where in Britain does the Lotus Esprit fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 17.3% of 5,018 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Lotus Esprit failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Chester (CH): 42.7% against 16.6% elsewhere (+26.1 points). It does best in Canterbury (CT), −9.5 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Lotus Esprit MOT statistics · check a Lotus Esprit by registration
Lotus Esprit in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester (CH) | 42.7 | 16.6 | +26.1 | +17.1 to +35.1 | 117 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 41.2 | 16.7 | +24.5 | +15.6 to +33.4 | 119 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 18.9 | 17.2 | +1.7 | −4.5 to +7.8 | 159 (rough estimate) |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 16.6 | 17.3 | −0.7 | −6.1 to +4.7 | 187 (rough estimate) |
| Guildford (GU) | 14.1 | 17.4 | −3.3 | −8.6 to +2.1 | 170 (rough estimate) |
| Chelmsford (CM) | 11.7 | 17.4 | −5.7 | −11.4 to −0.0 | 128 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 11.2 | 17.5 | −6.3 | −11.3 to −1.3 | 161 (rough estimate) |
| Coventry (CV) | 10.3 | 17.4 | −7.1 | −13.0 to −1.3 | 107 (rough estimate) |
| Cambridge (CB) | 9.4 | 17.6 | −8.2 | −12.2 to −4.1 | 212 (rough estimate) |
| Derby (DE) | 8.3 | 17.5 | −9.1 | −14.2 to −4.1 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Canterbury (CT) | 8.0 | 17.5 | −9.5 | −14.4 to −4.6 | 125 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,018 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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