MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted unable check other components
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted unable check other components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage Inside 'A' Zone - 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack both control rods has play in them
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering rack both control rods has play in them
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
one screenwash jet blocked
wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA03 NXS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 DA03 NXS, 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 DA03 NXS registered?
DA03 NXS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2003.
Is DA03 NXS safe to buy?
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