MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
All brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner parts (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres inner edges low
both rear tyres over five years old
brake discs rusty.
n/s front tyre 2mm.on inner edge.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly corroded.
o/s front tyre cut in tread.
o/s rear shock absorber damp.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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BU53 KVJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BU53 KVJ, 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 BU53 KVJ registered?
BU53 KVJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is BU53 KVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 KVJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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