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EJ52 PTZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,183 mi
Last recorded72,183 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PTZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,183 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry

there was no oil in engine

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,760 miles

Os washer jet poor in operation.

Slight weep from nsr inner cv boot.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,641 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner face of front brake discs are worn

n/s front inner brake pad material is poor

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner face of front brake discs are worn

n/s front inner brake pad material is poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,181 miles

both font tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,946 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,946 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 38,797 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,782 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyre wear

offside and nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,938 miles

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

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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EJ52 PTZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ52 PTZ, 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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EJ52 PTZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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