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RY03 JGF

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,138 mi
Last recorded54,138 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,674 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake low reading +little movement

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Little movement on handbrake

Fail 13 Nov 2017 50,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Little movement on handbrake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 45,110 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,910 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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RY03 JGF is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black 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 RY03 JGF, 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 RY03 JGF registered?

RY03 JGF is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is RY03 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 JGF 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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