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WU03 AHJ

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,424 mi
Last recorded40,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advanced wear and corrosion on all brake discs (brake check recomended)

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,314 miles

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint and unable to see condtion of silencer due to covers

wear and corrosion on all brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,273 miles

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

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2007 5,738 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 5,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 7,196 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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WU03 AHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WU03 AHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU03 AHJ?

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What year was WU03 AHJ registered?

WU03 AHJ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WU03 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 AHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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