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AU03 OUN

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 64,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 60,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 55,781 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 55,781 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,602 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,205 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,489 miles

N/S head lamp aim on mininum setting.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S head lamp aim on mininum setting.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,233 miles

slight brake imbalance under light braking

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,444 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,598 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 OUN is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUN, 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

How do I check the history of AU03 OUN?

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What year was AU03 OUN registered?

AU03 OUN is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AU03 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 OUN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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