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EU03 OTS

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,411 mi
Last recorded34,411 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 34,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 34,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,649 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 OTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

EU03 OTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is EU03 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 OTS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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