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OO03 HOL

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,759 mi
Last recorded20,759 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 HOL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 20,344 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 26 Apr 2024 18,494 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,114 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,679 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 18 Mar 2020 16,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,718 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 15,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,909 miles

Both rear tyres down to 4mm

Pass 14 May 2008 11,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,674 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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OO03 HOL is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OO03 HOL, 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

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What year was OO03 HOL registered?

OO03 HOL is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OO03 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO03 HOL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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