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EU53 AHJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,273 mi
Last recorded116,273 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 116,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,414 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 AHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green 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 EU53 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?

EU53 AHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is EU53 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 AHJ 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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