MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both front tie rods corroded
under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
engine covers/undertrays fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all front and rear suspension / steering components corroded not weakened
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear brake discs pitted ( inner face )
under trays fitted
both front and rear brake discs pitted ( inner face )
under trays and engine cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
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)
advise limited inspection under vechicle due to covers
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NT53 OXP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 NT53 OXP, 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 NT53 OXP registered?
NT53 OXP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is NT53 OXP safe to buy?
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