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WX03 OBS

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 OBS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 53,642 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged miss shaping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged miss shaping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 53,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise condition of all 4 tyre treads

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,202 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack has play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,750 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 46,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 45,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,307 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 40,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,138 miles

ADVISE : Slight play in o.s.f steering rack

nail in tyre

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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WX03 OBS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WX03 OBS, 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 WX03 OBS registered?

WX03 OBS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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