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S111 LTE

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,760 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,903 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,050 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,535 miles

Both rear brakes not fully releasing.

N/s seat belt stalk bucke plastic surround damaged and missing. Mechanism working at time of inspection.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,165 miles

Rear brakes noisy in operation.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,612 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 21,863 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,591 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 15,591 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,003 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 LTE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LTE, 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

How do I check the history of S111 LTE?

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What year was S111 LTE registered?

S111 LTE is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is S111 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 LTE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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