MOT Status
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115,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to front number plate
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to front No plate.
tyres getting close to wear bands
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rattle from engine at idle speed.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear brake disc inner face pitted.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight damage to front no plate
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight damage to front no plate
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front registration plate starting to delaminate
unable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels
front registration plate starting to delaminate
unable to check under bonnet testable items due to screwed down panels
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear No plate slightly deteriated.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN53 FNR is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SN53 FNR, 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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How do I check the history of SN53 FNR?
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What year was SN53 FNR registered?
SN53 FNR is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is SN53 FNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN53 FNR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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