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EU03 OSP

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OSP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 35,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 35,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,605 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wiper poor

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 33,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,432 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 33,350 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,235 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,307 miles

Both front brake discs show small cracks radiating from drilling holes

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,307 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs show small cracks radiating from drilling holes

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,714 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 OSP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU03 OSP, 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

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What year was EU03 OSP registered?

EU03 OSP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is EU03 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 OSP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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