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EU53 ANX

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,861 mi
Last recorded16,861 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ANX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,861 miles

front tyres craking

Fail 9 Mar 2011

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,512 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 ANX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

EU53 ANX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EU53 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ANX shows 6 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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