MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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)
advise both front tyres are slightly perrished inside treads.
advise both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.
nearside rear tyre right on legal limit due for replacement
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
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 KWE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 BU53 KWE, 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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How do I check the history of BU53 KWE?
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What year was BU53 KWE registered?
BU53 KWE is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 2003.
Is BU53 KWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 KWE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU53 KWE have outstanding finance?
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