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SN03 CZS

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,169 mi
Last recorded39,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 CZS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 27 Mar 2026 39,161 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 38,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,563 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2017 37,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 34,810 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 33,073 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front spot lamp not working

wiper stalk loose

Pass 9 May 2013 29,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,532 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,351 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 24,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,163 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 23,778 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 23,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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SN03 CZS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SN03 CZS, 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 SN03 CZS registered?

SN03 CZS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is SN03 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 CZS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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