2003 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · 3 NTK
2003 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 297,759 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 297,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 NTK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 297,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 NTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lotus Elise (3 NTK) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Steering (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
3 NTK Mileage History
- 04/05/200642,576 mi
- 30/04/200759,990 mi+17,414 mi
- 19/04/200875,594 mi+15,604 mi
- 07/05/200988,889 mi+13,295 mi
- 24/04/201096,890 mi+8,001 mi
- 16/04/2011112,187 mi+15,297 mi
- 16/04/2011112,187 mi
- 21/04/2012129,583 mi+17,396 mi
- 12/04/2013144,088 mi+14,505 mi
- 12/04/2013144,088 mi
- 25/04/2014161,044 mi+16,956 mi
- 25/04/2014161,044 mi
- 18/04/2015179,475 mi+18,431 mi
- 18/04/2016195,813 mi+16,338 mi
- 21/04/2016195,813 mi
- 21/04/2017217,039 mi+21,226 mi
- 24/04/2017217,039 mi
- 27/04/2018236,213 mi+19,174 mi
- 27/04/2018236,219 mi+6 mi
- 30/04/2019247,908 mi+11,689 mi
- 30/04/2019247,908 mi
- 30/04/2020261,336 mi+13,428 mi
- 05/05/2020261,367 mi+31 mi
- 22/04/2021264,154 mi+2,787 mi
- 22/05/2023278,911 mi+14,757 mi
- 09/06/2023278,918 mi+7 mi
- 14/05/2024292,248 mi+13,330 mi
- 15/05/2024292,248 mi
- 21/04/2026297,759 mi+5,511 mi
Average of roughly 12,782 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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