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E19 LTS

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,813 mi
Last recorded86,813 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,867 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,979 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,595 miles

Wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear shock damp no signs of a leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,987 miles

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,563 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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E19 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E19 LTS, 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 E19 LTS?

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What year was E19 LTS registered?

E19 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is E19 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 LTS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E19 LTS have outstanding finance?

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