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EU03 OSA

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,982 mi
Last recorded17,982 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OSA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 17,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 17,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f shock ring starting to corode

Fail 28 Mar 2013 16,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f shock ring starting to corode

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,954 miles

o/s/f shock ring starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,873 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 OSA is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

EU03 OSA is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is EU03 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 OSA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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