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RX03 MRU

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,757 mi
Last recorded54,757 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MRU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,306 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 52,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,506 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,439 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,414 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,856 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,453 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,880 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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RX03 MRU is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RX03 MRU, 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 RX03 MRU registered?

RX03 MRU is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is RX03 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 MRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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