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SJ03 GTJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,003 mi
Last recorded34,003 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GTJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 33,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,288 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 33,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,098 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,925 miles

offside front tyre inner edge 3mm tread remaining

Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,978 miles

front tyres slightly perishing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emblem badge printed on number plates but does not affect legibility

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,833 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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SJ03 GTJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ03 GTJ, 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 SJ03 GTJ registered?

SJ03 GTJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SJ03 GTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 GTJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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