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EU53 AHE

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,274 mi
Last recorded39,274 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AHE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 38,164 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undershield obscuring components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 31,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 25,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,570 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 24,617 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 10,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AHE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AHE, 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 AHE registered?

EU53 AHE is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 AHE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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