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RY03 JJX

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,537 mi
Last recorded32,537 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 32,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 30,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish (175/55/16)

Under body covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2020 30,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,018 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 31 May 2018 28,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 28,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 27,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 26,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 24,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 24,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,505 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 20,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,667 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 JJX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

RY03 JJX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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