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R19 EUB

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,309 mi
Last recorded61,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 EUB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 60,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,330 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 57,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded & pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner edge centre 3/4 by this is below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded & pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 52,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,817 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,695 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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R19 EUB is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R19 EUB, 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 R19 EUB registered?

R19 EUB is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is R19 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 EUB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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