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EU53 AKZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AKZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,613 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 68,613 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,320 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,546 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 AKZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU53 AKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 AKZ registered?

EU53 AKZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is EU53 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 AKZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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