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RY03 JGZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,098 mi
Last recorded32,098 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JGZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 32,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 31,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 31,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre split and perished around shoulder

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 23 Aug 2022 31,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front tyre split and perished around shoulder

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 30,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,987 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,735 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 28,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 27,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 22,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,461 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 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.

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