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AU53 HPY

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,109 mi
Last recorded64,109 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 63,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 62,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,503 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,066 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 44,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,903 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 HPY is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

AU53 HPY is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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