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BEW 197T

2003 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,359 mi
Last recorded17,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elite19,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 197T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,359 miles

os head lamp slow to raise on first operation.

Fail 11 Nov 2025 17,359 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

os head lamp slow to raise on first operation.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 17,141 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Pedal soft. (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,535 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,856 miles

NSR brake slight bind when turned by hand.

Oil leak !

Slight judder from pas when turning.

Washers poor.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,806 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,567 miles

Exhaust mounting missing.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp with fluid. (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,123 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering.

wiper poor.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,168 miles

front lower arms connection to ARB holes are worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arms connection to ARB holes are worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,642 miles

rear drive shafts forming part of the rear suspension have movement.

washers require attn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

play in drive shaft uj's

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,779 miles

front wiper poor

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,361 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 7,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 7,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 134
Stop lamp not working 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
brake binding 60
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BEW 197T is a 2003 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 19,788 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 Elite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEW 197T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elite typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BEW 197T registered?

BEW 197T is a 2003 Lotus Elite, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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