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DA52 YYM

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,473 mi
Last recorded27,473 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YYM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,718 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 4,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 3,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 3,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 2,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 2,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 1,340 miles

all four dampers slightly corroded

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,549 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DA52 YYM is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA52 YYM, 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 DA52 YYM registered?

DA52 YYM is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is DA52 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 YYM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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