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NK03 JSY

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 JSY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 67,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 64,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,091 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,091 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,338 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,696 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,813 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 36,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 33,526 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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 width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,005 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 JSY is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NK03 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

NK03 JSY is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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