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AU53 EYH

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,727 mi
Last recorded135,727 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 135,727 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 135,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EYH is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

AU53 EYH is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AU53 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 EYH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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