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CN53 CVR

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CVR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,818 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant below minimum mark

Pass 11 Jul 2020 94,148 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,076 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,016 miles

Rear reflectors slightly discoloured.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CN53 CVR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN53 CVR, 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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CN53 CVR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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