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RX03 XVS

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,081 mi
Last recorded50,081 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 XVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 50,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,895 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 43,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 XVS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX03 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

RX03 XVS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RX03 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 XVS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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