MOT Status
ValidMileage
23,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
reverse lights inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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))
Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Little movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under bodt damage - nearside sill cracked
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
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
unable to check most of the underside due to covers
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SK52 HCX?
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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?
The MOT history for SK52 HCX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SK52 HCX have outstanding finance?
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