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AU53 EYZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,721 mi
Last recorded63,721 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 May 2023 62,132 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 62,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 4 May 2022 61,569 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 61,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 60,844 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not fully checked under bonnet as it does not open witout dismantiling

Fail 12 Nov 2012 51,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not able to fully check components under bonnet

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,644 miles

n/s/r inner brake pad thin

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EYZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

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

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