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2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

297,759 mi
Last recorded297,759 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 NTK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 297,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 292,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 292,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 278,918 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 May 2023 278,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 264,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X 2 ()

Pass 5 May 2020 261,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2020 261,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 247,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 247,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 236,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 236,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 217,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 217,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 195,813 miles

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Apr 2016 195,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Apr 2015 179,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 161,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 161,044 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 144,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear position lamp has one of two bulbs not working

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,088 miles

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

Offside rear position lamp has one of two bulbs not working

Pass 21 Apr 2012 129,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 112,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 112,187 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 88,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blade smeering slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,576 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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3 NTK is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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 3 NTK, 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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3 NTK is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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