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10 RFC

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,700 mi
Last recorded36,700 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 RFC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 36,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,746 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 34,743 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 32,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2008 19,347 miles

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

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,898 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,447 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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10 RFC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 RFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 10 RFC registered?

10 RFC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is 10 RFC safe to buy?

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