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DF03 OPS

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,646 mi
Last recorded19,646 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OPS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,410 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 14,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 13,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,148 miles

steel floorpan front to rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,125 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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DF03 OPS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF03 OPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF03 OPS?

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What year was DF03 OPS registered?

DF03 OPS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is DF03 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 OPS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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