MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Bush's perished. (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coolant leak Seen under wheel arch area and dripping from underside. ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads difficult to fully inspect due to calliper design. (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen. (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of N/S & O/S Front to Rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S 'D' Bush's perished. (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Coolant leak Under wheel arch area and dripping off chassis member. ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel When carrying out brake test. (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. Inner pads difficult to properly inspect. (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen. (8.3.1a)
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
No servo pressure, unable to examine front bay to see if fitted as standard
Undertray fitted underneath, full inspection of components restricted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and surrounding area (7.1.2)
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
No servo pressure, unable to examine front bay to see if fitted as standard
Undertray fitted underneath, full inspection of components restricted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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AU53 ESV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 AU53 ESV, 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 AU53 ESV registered?
AU53 ESV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is AU53 ESV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU53 ESV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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