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DA03 URJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 URJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,591 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 45,175 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 45,175 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,782 miles

Rear tyres getting low on treads esp. nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays covering up underbody etc

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 31,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,785 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,785 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,283 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 30,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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DA03 URJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DA03 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

DA03 URJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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