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YJ03 KHV

2003 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KHV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,507 miles

bonnet area bolted down and underguard fitted

front and rear discs wearing low

nearside front droplink has slight play and boot covered damaged slightly

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear stabiliser arm balljoint has slight play

Fail 14 May 2014 63,506 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet area bolted down and underguard fitted

front and rear discs wearing low

nearside front droplink has slight play and boot covered damaged slightly

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear stabiliser arm balljoint has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine managment light on

front and rear discs wearing low

nearsaide front droplink has slight play and boot cover damaged slightly

nearside front indicator lense cracked

unable to check bonnet area due to being bolted down

unable to check thoroughly due to complete underguard fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,793 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advice exhaust front pipe blowing

advice front brake disc worn

advice near side rear tyre on 2mm 225/45/17

advice uneven tyre wear on near side front tyre

advivce slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all discs corroded inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,385 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all discs corroded inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads worn

front towing eye fitted

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 34,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,057 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,151 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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YJ03 KHV is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YJ03 KHV, 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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YJ03 KHV is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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