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DK53 UKP

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,206 mi
Last recorded84,206 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UKP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 84,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 73,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs rusty all round

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs rusty all round

Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,137 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,410 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 68,410 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,999 miles

Coolant stains around offside rear pipe work

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper worn split & smearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread{inner edge}

Fail 3 Jul 2014 57,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread{inner edge}

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 43,861 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,615 miles

horn works intermitently. both front link rods (anti roll bar) slight wear.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,278 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,766 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,084 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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DK53 UKP 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 69.2%.

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 DK53 UKP, 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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DK53 UKP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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