MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
all four coil springs corroded
play in steering rack inner joints
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four coil springs corroded
play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres unevenly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front tyres unevenly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 brake discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 NWA is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 RX53 NWA, 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 RX53 NWA registered?
RX53 NWA is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 September 2003.
Is RX53 NWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX53 NWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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