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BU03 WJM

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WJM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 108,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,289 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,804 miles

Offside track rod end cover pinhled

Rear shock absorbers oozing a little fluid

Rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,774 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 81,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,564 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 58,090 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,834 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 WJM is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

BU03 WJM is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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