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KV03 ZJX

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,706 mi
Last recorded30,706 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ZJX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 30,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 30,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 29,466 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker encroaching letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker encroaching letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 27,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,819 miles

Front Tyres have slight wear to inner edges and are starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 24,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,162 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,289 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,576 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,124 miles

wiper slight deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,969 miles

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

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

could not see brake fluid level

front brake pads 1/2 worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 6 May 2008 9,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

could not see brake fluid level

front brake pads very slightly worn

front tyres very slightly worn inner edges

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 9,686 miles

coolant level low

could not see brake fluid level

front brake pads very slightly worn

front tyres very slightly worn inner edges

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,657 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads worn

front wiper smears slightly

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2006 5,074 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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KV03 ZJX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KV03 ZJX, 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 KV03 ZJX registered?

KV03 ZJX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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