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AC02 LOT

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,254 miles

Malfunction indicator light on @ time of test

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,254 miles

Malfunction indicator light on @ time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,297 miles

Front licence plate damaged

Front licence plate fixings deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,297 miles

Front licence plate damaged

Front licence plate fixings deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front licence plate damaged (NOT considered excessive)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 31,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,097 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 4 Jan 2007 19,912 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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AC02 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 69.6%.

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 AC02 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.

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What year was AC02 LOT registered?

AC02 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AC02 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 LOT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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