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N10 EXG

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 104,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 97,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,773 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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N10 EXG is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black 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 N10 EXG, 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 N10 EXG registered?

N10 EXG is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is N10 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 EXG 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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