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FJ03 FJF

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FJF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 39,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 35,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2018 30,664 miles

Underside Panelled over,unable to inspect all itams

N/S Front tyre badly cracked

O/S Front tyre badly cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2018 30,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

N/S Front tyre badly cracked

O/S Front tyre badly cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,584 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2017 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside corroded (3.5.1i)

front suspension corrosion

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2016 25,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside serious corrosion (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside corroded (3.5.1i)

front suspension corrosion

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,310 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 20,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 11,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,093 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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FJ03 FJF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ03 FJF, 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 FJ03 FJF registered?

FJ03 FJF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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