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SK52 HCX

2003 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

23,797 mi
Last recorded23,797 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 HCX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 23,797 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,263 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

reverse lights inop

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 23,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 22,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 21,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,723 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Little movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,801 miles

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

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

under bodt damage - nearside sill cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 15,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under bodt damage - nearside sill cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking up

brake discs fitted to o/s of vehicle facing opposite rotation to n/s brake discs

complete underside of vehicle is shielded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

front wiper deteriorating

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,485 miles

unable to check most of the underside due to covers

Pass 26 Jan 2006 9,496 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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SK52 HCX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SK52 HCX, 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 SK52 HCX registered?

SK52 HCX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SK52 HCX safe to buy?

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