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LB52 TSV

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,285 mi
Last recorded36,285 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 TSV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both track rod end boots deteriorated slightly.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,785 miles

front inner edges of brake discs corroded slightly.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front inner edges of brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,233 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres inner sidewall splitting

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 22,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres inner sidewall splitting

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,283 miles

Front wipers soon require replacing

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,679 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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LB52 TSV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB52 TSV, 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 LB52 TSV registered?

LB52 TSV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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