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EU03 ORP

2003 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,467 mi
Last recorded46,467 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ORP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,382 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,067 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,131 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs correded on inside faces (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 33,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 29,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,013 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 22,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pull to n/s on the road.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,860 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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EU03 ORP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU03 ORP, 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 EU03 ORP registered?

EU03 ORP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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