MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear brake pads wearing low
reduced effort from nearside parking brake
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nearside rear brake pads wearing low
reduced effort from nearside parking brake
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine management light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear discs pitted and corroded on inner faces
stone chip in offside of screen outside of swept area
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 KWH is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BU53 KWH, 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 KWH registered?
BU53 KWH is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is BU53 KWH safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 KWH shows 24 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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