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3503 AC

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,380 mi
Last recorded73,380 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3503 AC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,380 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 63,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,918 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 36,525 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,161 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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3503 AC is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 3503 AC, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3503 AC registered?

3503 AC is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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