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D17 WOW

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,168 mi
Last recorded16,168 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 WOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 16,168 miles

Rear Road springs and retaining collars corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,338 miles

Offside Rear Road springs retainer collars corroding.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 14,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 13,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 13,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 12,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,576 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 11,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 11,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,979 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

minor oil contamination on rear discs.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 7,713 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,223 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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D17 WOW is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D17 WOW, 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 D17 WOW registered?

D17 WOW is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is D17 WOW safe to buy?

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