MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s/f tyre spliting not showing cords
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
nearside front lower spot light not working when main beam is on.
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.
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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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?
The MOT history for MC53 EAF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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