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X 4850

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,637 mi
Last recorded68,637 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX 4850
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,637 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,624 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,888 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,566 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,704 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,848 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,856 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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X 4850 is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X 4850, 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 X 4850 registered?

X 4850 is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is X 4850 safe to buy?

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