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BW52 OXZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,785 mi
Last recorded13,785 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OXZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 13,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,337 miles

front splitter damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2013 13,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front splitter damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2011 11,795 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,145 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 4,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 476 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,167 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2006 24,192 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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BW52 OXZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW52 OXZ, 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 BW52 OXZ registered?

BW52 OXZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BW52 OXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OXZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW52 OXZ have outstanding finance?

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