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LJ53 KWT

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,501 mi
Last recorded43,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KWT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 43,478 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 43,103 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 43,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 42,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,766 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 31,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 26,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 11,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ53 KWT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ53 KWT, 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 LJ53 KWT registered?

LJ53 KWT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is LJ53 KWT safe to buy?

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