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T23 LTD

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 LTD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 83,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 83,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 83,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,191 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,877 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 44,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 37,404 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

slight exhaust blow on front flexi

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 15 May 2010 33,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 11 May 2010 33,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,029 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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T23 LTD is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T23 LTD, 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 T23 LTD registered?

T23 LTD is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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