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LT03 CUP

2015 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak coupling at sill

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 20,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,696 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 15,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 9,158 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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LT03 CUP is a 2015 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 LT03 CUP, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT03 CUP registered?

LT03 CUP is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 October 2015.

Is LT03 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 CUP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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