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RY03 JJV

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,048 mi
Last recorded49,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,048 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,174 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,613 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 JJV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 JJV registered?

RY03 JJV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RY03 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 JJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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