MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust is slightly loud and different engine fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front discs worn and lipped
both rear discs lipped and worn
coolent bottle empty
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front discs worn and lipped
both rear discs lipped and worn
coolent bottle empty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres close to legal limit 175 55 16 V
carpet fouling accelerator pedal
front anti roll bar drop links worn
front brake pads wearing low
rear brake discs heavily corroded
under trays fitted
windscreen chipped
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
full aluminium skid pan fitted, obscuring the view of the underside of the vehicle
plastic outer sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 ETD is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 ETD, 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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How do I check the history of AU53 ETD?
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What year was AU53 ETD registered?
AU53 ETD is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is AU53 ETD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU53 ETD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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