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AU03 CTF

2003 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CTF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 79,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 74,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 36,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,889 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Jun 2009 23,650 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,228 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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AU03 CTF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AU03 CTF, 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 AU03 CTF registered?

AU03 CTF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is AU03 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CTF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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