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AU53 EYM

2003 Lotus Elise 111S

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,719 mi
Last recorded33,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise 111S22,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EYM
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small split in wiper blade

Fail 16 Feb 2008 24,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small split in wiper blade

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,546 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,484 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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AU53 EYM is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,480 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 EYM registered?

AU53 EYM is a 2003 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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