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AU03 CZW

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CZW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 65,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,441 miles

Nearside Front top ball joint cover slight split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,729 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,947 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,979 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & GROOVED

BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

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 CZW is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

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

Is AU03 CZW safe to buy?

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