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RY03 JJE

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 118,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,928 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 101,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,018 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 JJE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

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

Is RY03 JJE safe to buy?

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