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AA53 LOT

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

28,727 mi
Last recorded28,727 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 28,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 26,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/degrading (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on edge and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 22,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,775 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 21,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,498 miles

some parts of brake and steering systems are inaccessible

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,056 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,963 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,870 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,245 miles

some parts of steering and brakes are inaccessible

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,237 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,149 miles

some parts of - steering; brakes; exhaust inacessible

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 14,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,649 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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AA53 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 AA53 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA53 LOT?

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What year was AA53 LOT registered?

AA53 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AA53 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 LOT shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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