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X26 MAB

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 MAB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both parking brake cables.

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,958 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,954 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted due to engine getting too hot. All readings were too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management fault light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,612 miles

Engine management light is on.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,569 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,941 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,941 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,401 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 27,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,048 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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X26 MAB is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X26 MAB, 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 X26 MAB registered?

X26 MAB is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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