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F1 LTS

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,858 mi
Last recorded52,858 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 52,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,609 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 41,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,746 miles

all discs lipped, thin & corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,160 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,902 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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F1 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F1 LTS, 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 F1 LTS registered?

F1 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is F1 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 LTS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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