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AU03 LHK

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,464 mi
Last recorded51,464 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,464 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,223 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,953 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,281 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,280 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,980 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,304 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,970 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,928 miles

front pads near limit of wear

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 LHK is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple 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 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

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

Is AU03 LHK safe to buy?

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