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EU03 OTT

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,089 mi
Last recorded91,089 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 OTT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,492 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 77,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,502 miles

both side repeater bulbs discoloured

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,258 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 32,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 27,103 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 OTT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

EU03 OTT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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