MOT Status
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63,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s driving light not working
n/s/r side light not working 50% working
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear pads look to be getting low
off side front spot lamp not working
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear pads look to be getting low
off side front spot lamp not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA03 YEO is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 YEO, 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 YEO registered?
DA03 YEO is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2003.
Is DA03 YEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA03 YEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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