MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front suspension components corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front suspension components corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advised customer on process of test and undersheld limiting testers view
nearside front track rod end leaking grease
offside front top ball joint leaking grease
offside head light on bottom limit
undersheld on car upon inspection
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L6 FVR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey 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 L6 FVR, 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 L6 FVR registered?
L6 FVR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2003.
Is L6 FVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L6 FVR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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