2003 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · BU03 WFL
2003 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 72,584 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BU03 WFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 72,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BU03 WFL Mileage History
- 18/08/202270,269 mi
- 16/08/202371,162 mi+893 mi
- 16/08/202371,162 mi
- 07/08/202471,970 mi+808 mi
- 06/08/202572,584 mi+614 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU03 WFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lotus Elise (BU03 WFL) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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