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AP03 MCC

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MCC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,909 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive longitudinal coolant pipe showing signs of a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 96,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 95,703 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 95,237 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 95,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 92,815 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,704 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,612 miles

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY IN OPERATION

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK TIE ROD

STEEL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIS CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,516 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 13 Oct 2014 69,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 14 Oct 2013 61,492 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 49,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,642 miles

headlight aim on highest limit

Pass 22 May 2006 32,649 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 32,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in n/side rear tyre

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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AP03 MCC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AP03 MCC, 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 AP03 MCC registered?

AP03 MCC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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