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W126 GBT

2003 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,319 mi
Last recorded31,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 GBT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 31,319 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 31,319 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Dipped/fog light not working

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 31,112 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,588 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes

suspension arms and springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,145 miles

rear tyres tread between 2 and 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface rust on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

offside lower main beam not working

Pass 4 May 2018 24,354 miles

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of uses

all suspension components corroded front and back

Fail 2 May 2018 24,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO READING (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened BROKEN (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO READING (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of uses

all suspension components corroded front and back

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,619 miles

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,190 miles

under trays fitted to full length of car

Pass 8 May 2015 22,576 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,576 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full under trays fitted

offside front fog light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,448 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full under tray fitted

offside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,828 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs inside edge corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,501 miles

rear discs inside edge corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,513 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,833 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)

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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W126 GBT is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W126 GBT, 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 W126 GBT registered?

W126 GBT is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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