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S111 EBW

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 EBW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,598 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,342 miles

Front fog lights in-op

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom ball joint cover splitting

Pass 8 May 2019 74,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 72,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 68,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 65,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe to flexy (white powder ) (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edge worn & perish crackes.

Pass 29 May 2015 64,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have perish crackes.

Pass 13 May 2014 63,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,910 miles

Both front tyres perished/split in tread area

Exhaust flexis outer sheef detatched @ one end

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,545 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,940 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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S111 EBW 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 100%.

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 S111 EBW, 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 S111 EBW registered?

S111 EBW is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is S111 EBW safe to buy?

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