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AU53 EYL

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,565 mi
Last recorded28,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,453 miles

battery warning lamp on

both front brake discs have small cracks between holes

Fail 1 Dec 2010 24,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front discs have small cracks between holes

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,324 miles

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

four point seat belts in drivers seat

normal and four point seat belt in passengers seat

Fail 13 May 2008 18,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

four point seat belts in drivers seat

normal and four point seat belt in passengers seat

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,827 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

under tray fitted restricting acess to components under vehicle

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 EYL is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

AU53 EYL is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AU53 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 EYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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