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EL51 SEE

2003 Lotus Elise 111S

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,478 mi
Last recorded15,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise 111S22,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 SEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,478 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front track rod end boot split

Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,268 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 14,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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EL51 SEE is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,480 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL51 SEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EL51 SEE is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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