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NO02 DCT

2003 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO02 DCT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rose joint toe link has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in Nearside & Offside inner rack joints. ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both side inner rack joints. ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,893 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play n/s & o/s. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip + crack in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 89,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,356 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 79,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,195 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

full underbody trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection of rear brakes or suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,368 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,734 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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NO02 DCT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NO02 DCT, 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 NO02 DCT registered?

NO02 DCT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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