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E111 SED

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 SED
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 17,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 17,245 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 17,245 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,202 miles

dual vin numbers due to vehicle being built by lotus motorsport

Fail 27 Jun 2023 17,198 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small & incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,628 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,774 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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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E111 SED is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 E111 SED, 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 E111 SED registered?

E111 SED is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is E111 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for E111 SED shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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