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YE03 LUM

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LUM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,502 miles

handbrake performance just within limit

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,591 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 16 Jun 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,624 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,624 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake components painted

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

front fan very noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,689 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake components painted

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

front fan very noisy

Fail 28 May 2012 56,665 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,091 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,231 miles

MIL light illuminated

engine overheating

Fail 19 Jun 2010 35,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

MIL light illuminated

engine overheating

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,011 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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YE03 LUM is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE03 LUM, 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 YE03 LUM registered?

YE03 LUM is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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