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AU03 LHJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,042 miles

all tyres perished advise replacement

Pass 27 May 2021 58,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking across tread pattern and side wall

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking across tread pattern and side wall

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,064 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 58,064 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to all hubs

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,606 miles

osf and nsf track rod end rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,384 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,660 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,955 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,498 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,618 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,678 miles

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

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 LHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU03 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

AU03 LHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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