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S2 YOH

2003 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,492 mi
Last recorded57,492 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 YOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 57,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,133 miles

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,348 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,828 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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S2 YOH is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S2 YOH, 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

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What year was S2 YOH registered?

S2 YOH is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is S2 YOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 YOH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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