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32,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tyre cracking around shoulder and between primary grooves
Offside Front tyre cracking around shoulder and between primary grooves
surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre split and perished around shoulder
slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front tyre split and perished around shoulder
slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
all suspension components corroded
all suspension components corroded
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
coolant leak
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
osf and nsr wheel binding slightly
wiper smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear inner position light innop
all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges
both handbrake cables slightly corroded
both rear tyres wearing low on tread
rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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RY03 JGZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 RY03 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?
RY03 JGZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 August 2003.
Is RY03 JGZ safe to buy?
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