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PN52 TGF

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,881 mi
Last recorded47,881 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 TGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 47,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,237 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

slight corrosion on ends of handbrake cables

Pass 4 Jan 2006 17,663 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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PN52 TGF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN52 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

PN52 TGF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is PN52 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 TGF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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