MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
slight front brake imbalance present
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake cables slightly frayed at rear
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no brake servo 'dip' felt- suspect no brake servo fitted as vehicle so light weight
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 LFO is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VX53 LFO, 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 VX53 LFO?
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What year was VX53 LFO registered?
VX53 LFO is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is VX53 LFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX53 LFO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VX53 LFO have outstanding finance?
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