2003 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · EU53 AHE
2003 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 39,274 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU53 AHE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 39,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU53 AHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lotus Elise (EU53 AHE) between July 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
EU53 AHE Mileage History
- 03/07/200710,842 mi
- 12/07/200710,842 mi
- 26/03/200911,390 mi+548 mi
- 01/04/201015,400 mi+4,010 mi
- 07/01/201117,410 mi+2,010 mi
- 05/01/201219,739 mi+2,329 mi
- 11/01/201321,301 mi+1,562 mi
- 20/01/201422,419 mi+1,118 mi
- 04/12/201422,938 mi+519 mi
- 16/12/201524,016 mi+1,078 mi
- 16/12/201624,617 mi+601 mi
- 14/12/201725,570 mi+953 mi
- 06/12/201825,912 mi+342 mi
- 12/12/201926,617 mi+705 mi
- 09/12/202026,766 mi+149 mi
- 29/11/202131,217 mi+4,451 mi
- 29/11/202131,217 mi
- 10/01/202432,336 mi+1,119 mi
- 20/12/202438,164 mi+5,828 mi
- 28/05/202639,274 mi+1,110 mi
Average of roughly 1,504 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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