CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ03 FJK

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,197 mi
Last recorded46,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FJK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,197 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,269 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc pitted/scored on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous Nsr brake hose is porous (1.1.12 (e))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc pitted/scored on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,010 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner disc surface pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Front tyre valves starting to crack and have marks on stems (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Osr tyre valve stem marked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs pitted/rusty on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,990 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,852 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 23,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,512 miles

coolant leaking

front brakes are binding(slight)

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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ03 FJK is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ03 FJK, 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

How do I check the history of FJ03 FJK?

You can check the full history of FJ03 FJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ03 FJK registered?

FJ03 FJK is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FJ03 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 FJK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ03 FJK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ03 FJK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.