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M27 JFC

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,093 mi
Last recorded26,093 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 JFC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 24,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 22,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,647 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 20,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,317 miles

Offside Front headlight alignment close to lower limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 14,750 miles

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

Offside Front headlight alignment close to lower limit

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

Fail 21 May 2019 14,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight alignment close to lower limit

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

Pass 15 May 2018 14,516 miles

Front washers poor

Offside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit.

Fail 15 May 2018 14,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front washers poor

Offside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit.

Pass 31 May 2017 14,393 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 May 2017 14,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2016 14,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,088 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 13,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,380 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,749 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 15 May 2009 10,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,820 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,915 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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M27 JFC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M27 JFC, 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 M27 JFC registered?

M27 JFC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is M27 JFC safe to buy?

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