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YB03 LFP

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 37,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 37,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 36,141 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 36,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Re fitted lambda sensor blank accordingly (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,381 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,686 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter due to suspension set-up

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,131 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 26,253 miles

Front passenger seat not fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,253 miles

Front passenger seat not fitted.

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

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,660 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,479 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,421 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 11,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,647 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)

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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YB03 LFP is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB03 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 LFP registered?

YB03 LFP is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YB03 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 LFP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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