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FJ03 FJZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FJZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 70,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2021 68,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 65,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,107 miles

exhaust minor leak unable to see

Fail 16 Feb 2012 52,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust minor leak unable to see

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,829 miles

front brakes discs worn

rear brakes discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,829 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brakes discs worn

rear brakes discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,334 miles

front brake discs wearing

large underbody tray fitted to vehicle

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 FJZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJ03 FJZ registered?

FJ03 FJZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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