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AU53 ETD

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ETD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,416 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 75,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,608 miles

exhaust is slightly loud and different engine fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 71,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,826 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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