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AU03 OKC

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,491 mi
Last recorded67,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OKC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 53,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,921 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable insecure missing (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,353 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 41,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,523 miles

both front brakes have a bind

Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes have a bind

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 26,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,446 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 OKC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

AU03 OKC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is AU03 OKC safe to buy?

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