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AU53 ESY

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,631 mi
Last recorded20,631 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ESY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 20,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 20,404 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,955 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 19,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 19,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,321 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,886 miles

Front Both tyres perished in thread line

Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,100 miles

Engine management light is on.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,257 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 14,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

drivers door button intermitently sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,892 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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AU53 ESY is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

AU53 ESY is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AU53 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ESY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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