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AU03 CZJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,615 mi
Last recorded43,615 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CZJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 43,615 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front tyre's, speed rating not adequate for this vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2022 42,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 42,529 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre splitting inbetween treads

underbody condition generally corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre splitting inbetween treads

underbody condition generally corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 32,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CZJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU03 CZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 CZJ registered?

AU03 CZJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 CZJ safe to buy?

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