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S200 HOR

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,951 mi
Last recorded57,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 HOR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 57,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,163 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,150 miles

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on max limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on max limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

vehicle fitted with under tray

Fail 30 Jul 2016 55,058 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on max limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on max limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

vehicle fitted with under tray

Fail 1 Aug 2015 54,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,540 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,107 miles

front tyres 3mm

rear discs worn

rear pads worn low

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,099 miles

slight wear on rear discs,slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,532 miles

wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,219 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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S200 HOR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S200 HOR, 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 S200 HOR registered?

S200 HOR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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