MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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) ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Engine management fault light on
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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.
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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