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X23 JSS

2003 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 JSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,933 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 36,150 miles

crack in windscreen n/s.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 36,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

crack in windscreen n/s.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,062 miles

Engine covers & Huge under trays are fitted from front to rear thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,104 miles

Engine covers & Huge under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,848 miles

Big under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2015 32,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 16,552 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 8 May 2006 13,153 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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X23 JSS is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X23 JSS, 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 X23 JSS registered?

X23 JSS is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is X23 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 JSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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