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EU53 AGY

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,811 mi
Last recorded37,811 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AGY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 36,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 36,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,246 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 36,223 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 36,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,662 miles

all suspension components surface corrossion

Pass 16 May 2017 34,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 33,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,563 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,130 miles

HEADLAMP AIM UNEVEN. †RH HEADLAMP TO LOWER LIMIT †LH HEADLAMP TO UPPER LIMIT

Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,502 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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EU53 AGY is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EU53 AGY, 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 EU53 AGY registered?

EU53 AGY is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EU53 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 AGY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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