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YE52 UTZ

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,071 mi
Last recorded39,071 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 UTZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2017 29,293 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2016 27,310 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2015 25,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2007 18,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,712 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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YE52 UTZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YE52 UTZ, 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 YE52 UTZ registered?

YE52 UTZ is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is YE52 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 UTZ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE52 UTZ have outstanding finance?

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