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WU03 ANP

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ANP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 83,620 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,930 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,930 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 70,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 69,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,030 miles

slight slack at steering wheel

Pass 28 May 2013 55,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 41,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,971 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 ANP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ANP, 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 ANP registered?

WU03 ANP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is WU03 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 ANP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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