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AU53 EYB

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,488 mi
Last recorded9,488 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EYB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 9,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 9,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 8,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 8,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 7,873 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to inspet fully due to undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 4,498 miles

full metal covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Apr 2021 4,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 3,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 2,373 miles

Full body undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 May 2019 2,370 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full body undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2018 1,166 miles

o/s/r handbrake outer sheath perished/split

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2017 33,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,172 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,870 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 27,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded on inner face

very low effort o/s hand brake

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,667 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge all 4 dics thin and pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 23,904 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,130 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EYB is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green 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 AU53 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

AU53 EYB is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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