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SK03 AXZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,877 mi
Last recorded42,877 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 AXZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 42,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,543 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2022 41,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,883 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 26,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,237 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,234 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 10,414 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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SK03 AXZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK03 AXZ, 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 SK03 AXZ registered?

SK03 AXZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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