2003 LOTUS ELISE1.8L PETROL

The most recent MOT, dated 30 May 2026, was a clean pass at 76 736 miles with no defects recorded. This mirrors the previous four years of MOTs – each test (2025‑2022) also passed without any recorded failures or advisories. The pattern is therefore completely stable: there are no emerging faults, no recurring wear items, and no evidence of deteriorating components in the MOT data. At 23 years old the car has only 76 736 miles on the clock, roughly 3 300 miles per year. That is well below the typical average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either very light usage or long periods of inactivity. Low mileage can mean reduced wear on consumables such as brakes, clutch, and suspension bushes, but it can also indicate that the car may have spent time standing idle, which can lead to issues like dried seals, corroded battery terminals, or rust in hidden areas. Because the mileage figure alone does not tell us how the car was driven, the wear implication remains ambiguous. Overall the MOT history shows a consistently healthy picture with no recorded defects, so the vehicle’s condition trend appears stable rather than worsening. There is no sign of progressive problems emerging from the tests, and the lack of advisories suggests that, at least up to the latest inspection, the major safety systems (lights, brakes, tyres, emissions) were satisfactory. For a buyer, the first checks should focus on areas that MOTs do not always reveal: - Inspect the body and under‑car for any hidden rust or corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points.