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T24 CKP

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,131 mi
Last recorded46,131 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 CKP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 46,131 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes which join to rear flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,755 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,040 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,538 miles

All suspension spring platforms showing signs of deterioration

Fail 20 Feb 2012 17,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All suspension spring platforms showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,691 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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T24 CKP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T24 CKP, 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 T24 CKP registered?

T24 CKP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is T24 CKP safe to buy?

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