MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,689 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 WEV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 BU03 WEV, 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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How do I check the history of BU03 WEV?
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What year was BU03 WEV registered?
BU03 WEV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is BU03 WEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU03 WEV 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.
Does BU03 WEV have outstanding finance?
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