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BU03 WFB

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,932 mi
Last recorded41,932 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WFB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,493 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,973 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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BU03 WFB is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFB, 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 BU03 WFB registered?

BU03 WFB is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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