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BU03 WFD

2003 Lotus Elise 111S

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,102 mi
Last recorded38,102 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise 111S22,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WFD
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,078 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,475 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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BU03 WFD is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 WFD registered?

BU03 WFD is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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