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G7 NGC

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,421 mi
Last recorded58,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 NGC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 58,421 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,214 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 54,626 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 54,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 52,938 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads wearing thin on inner, brake discs at front showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Lower shield on undercarriage covering testable items.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,481 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,897 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 34,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,208 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,993 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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G7 NGC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G7 NGC, 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 G7 NGC registered?

G7 NGC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is G7 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 NGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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