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AU03 CZX

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CZX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 40,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 40,619 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 40,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,797 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,363 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,823 miles

O/S/R shocker damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,649 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)

offside rear shock absorber slightly misted with oil

rear disc pads worn close to minimum limit

Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,030 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 20,197 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 CZX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CZX, 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 CZX registered?

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

Is AU03 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CZX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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