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NY03 OXR

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,585 mi
Last recorded40,585 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OXR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 39,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 36,005 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 36,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached track rod end carrier loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,854 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 25,848 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 23,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 22,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,735 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 15,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 14,575 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,090 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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NY03 OXR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NY03 OXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY03 OXR?

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What year was NY03 OXR registered?

NY03 OXR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is NY03 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 OXR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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