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EU53 AMO

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,388 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,388 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,345 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 AMO is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

EU53 AMO is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EU53 AMO safe to buy?

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