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NK03 JSU

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 JSU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 123,786 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 118,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 116,887 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 110,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 106,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate is not fitted to the bumper, displayed inside vehile

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 103,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate is not fitted to the bumper, displayed inside vehile

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,566 miles

Both front tyre have started to crack

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

NSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,832 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,431 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight chip im front screen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wiper blade poor

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake cables slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,619 miles

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,662 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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NK03 JSU is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NK03 JSU, 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 NK03 JSU registered?

NK03 JSU is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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