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AU53 HPC

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,391 mi
Last recorded75,391 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HPC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,021 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine had to be hot to pass emisions

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 19,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,675 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 HPC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

AU53 HPC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is AU53 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HPC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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