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170 BHR

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,651 mi
Last recorded38,651 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 BHR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 37,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 33,241 miles

undercover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 29,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,573 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 9 May 2016 27,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,555 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 23,550 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,290 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 17 Jul 2007 11,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,567 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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170 BHR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 170 BHR, 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 170 BHR registered?

170 BHR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is 170 BHR safe to buy?

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