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P14 NEO

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 NEO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 44,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 42,815 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 42,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 41,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, flat spotted and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,888 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 18,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 11,897 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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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P14 NEO is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P14 NEO, 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 P14 NEO registered?

P14 NEO is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is P14 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 NEO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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