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BU03 WFR

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,198 mi
Last recorded57,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WFR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower drive light lens cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,696 miles

full length undertray

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,489 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 13 Mar 2010 40,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,364 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,362 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,236 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 WFR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 WFR registered?

BU03 WFR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BU03 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 WFR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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