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AJ03 MLY

2003 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MLY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,637 miles

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 94,609 miles

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

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,185 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 91,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 10 Dec 2013 80,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,239 miles

Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,576 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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AJ03 MLY is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ03 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

AJ03 MLY is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is AJ03 MLY safe to buy?

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