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RY03 JHX

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 45,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CANT SEE ANYTHING UNDER VEHICLE FOR COVERS

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,340 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 27,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,754 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,156 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,616 miles

level of damage to both n/s road wheels considerd to be acceptable

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 JHX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

RY03 JHX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is RY03 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 JHX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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