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RK53 CXF

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,580 mi
Last recorded46,580 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 CXF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 46,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,528 miles

undertrays covering items underneath unable to check

Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,570 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,531 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,099 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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RK53 CXF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK53 CXF, 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

How do I check the history of RK53 CXF?

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What year was RK53 CXF registered?

RK53 CXF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RK53 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 CXF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK53 CXF have outstanding finance?

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