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KX03 VEB

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 VEB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation During imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level is on the minimum mark

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 83,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,105 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,758 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 4,758 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,212 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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KX03 VEB is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KX03 VEB, 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 KX03 VEB registered?

KX03 VEB is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KX03 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 VEB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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