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RY03 JHJ

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,909 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 63,909 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,759 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 23,050 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 20,269 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 29 Jun 2006 15,520 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 JHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

RY03 JHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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