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BU03 WFL

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,970 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,162 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,715 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted AS Std

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,122 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,021 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,037 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 58,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,710 miles

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 33,131 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,290 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 WFL is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

BU03 WFL is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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