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T23 MJO

2003 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,456 miles

Front tyres 16 years old, Rear tyres 12/13 years old.

General light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs (heavier corrosion to front springs).

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,178 miles

Front tyres 15 years old, Rear tyres 11/12 years old.

General light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024

General light corrosion to suspension components/coil springs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Nearside centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,572 miles

Anti-roll bars corroded but not seriously weakened

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,255 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn/corroding/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,578 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All hub carriers corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,593 miles

All suspension arms and hub carriers corroding.

Coil spring corroded All shock springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 79,994 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 79,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 78,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,266 miles

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,954 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 MJO is a 2003 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

T23 MJO is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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