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KJ03 ARZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ARZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,469 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 55,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 52,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 51,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 48,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 48,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,234 miles

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,585 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2018 46,585 miles

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

Front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,493 miles

Slight play in inner steering arm/suspenion arm bushes/ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front regeistration plate slightly loose

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,977 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly loose

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,660 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,176 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,685 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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KJ03 ARZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KJ03 ARZ, 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 KJ03 ARZ registered?

KJ03 ARZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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