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95,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing low
N/S/R Damper signs of leak
Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Fronts (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
N/S/R Damper signs of leak
Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Fronts (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust making contact with undertrays
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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AJ03 LXM is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 AJ03 LXM, 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 AJ03 LXM registered?
AJ03 LXM is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is AJ03 LXM safe to buy?
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