MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened uprights (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
suspension components getting rusty
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
SUSPENTION ARMS CORRODED
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
all road springs rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 WGW is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?
BU03 WGW is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is BU03 WGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU03 WGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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