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KS02 LTS

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 41,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,453 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 29,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,659 miles

N/S/F S/ABSORBER WEAKER THAN O/S ?

Pass 17 May 2011 21,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 14,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,046 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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KS02 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KS02 LTS, 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 KS02 LTS registered?

KS02 LTS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is KS02 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS02 LTS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS02 LTS have outstanding finance?

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