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S25 DEH

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 DEH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,006 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,735 miles

All four tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,957 miles

front windscreen stone-chip

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,501 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,580 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,876 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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S25 DEH is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S25 DEH, 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 S25 DEH?

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What year was S25 DEH registered?

S25 DEH is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is S25 DEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 DEH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S25 DEH have outstanding finance?

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