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W33 JEE

2003 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,067 mi
Last recorded46,067 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 JEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 46,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake no readings

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 54,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,593 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Various suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,564 miles

general underbody/sus/brakes corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,539 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brakes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,502 miles

chip windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,502 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rust

chip windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,561 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rust

chip windscreen

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm ,perished and uneven tread

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,883 miles

Rear brake pads look low & discs becoming corroded on inner surfaces

Vehicle fitted with small front number plate

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,232 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

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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W33 JEE is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W33 JEE, 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 W33 JEE registered?

W33 JEE is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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