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WU03 AKP

2003 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AKP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 90,554 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output suspect incorrectly located bulb on projector type lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front AUX lamp inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has minor cracks (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear partly corroded + other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,142 miles

Service brake requires service or repair

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,105 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,367 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,511 miles

1. both front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,990 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 39,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AKP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WU03 AKP, 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

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What year was WU03 AKP registered?

WU03 AKP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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