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PN52 TGE

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 TGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,735 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,467 miles

headlamp aim is on upper limit

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,446 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,633 miles

Slight wear and play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,633 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,545 miles

horn is intermittant in it's oporation probably caused by switch.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

horn is intermittant in it's oporation probably caused by switch.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,522 miles

max travel on hand brake lever

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,437 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,437 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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PN52 TGE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN52 TGE, 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 PN52 TGE registered?

PN52 TGE is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is PN52 TGE safe to buy?

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