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MC53 EAF

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,715 mi
Last recorded35,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EAF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf/osf tyres cracked

under side components not inspected due to under tray

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,561 miles

n/s/f tyre spliting not showing cords

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,855 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,834 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front lower spot light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,436 miles

nearside front lower spot light not working when main beam is on.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front lower spot light not working when main beam is on.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,235 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,451 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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MC53 EAF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC53 EAF, 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 MC53 EAF registered?

MC53 EAF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is MC53 EAF safe to buy?

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