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RX03 XVV

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,600 mi
Last recorded41,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 41,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 40,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cover spring corroded (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,715 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,550 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,190 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 XVV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

RX03 XVV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RX03 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 XVV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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