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N123 LOT

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,126 mi
Last recorded57,126 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,126 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,726 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating long travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 May 2018 57,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,979 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,257 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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N123 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N123 LOT, 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 N123 LOT registered?

N123 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is N123 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 LOT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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