2003 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · KE03 CXF
2003 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 55,635 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KE03 CXF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 55,635 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
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KE03 CXF Mileage History
- 19/04/202353,200 mi
- 19/06/202655,604 mi+2,404 mi
- 22/06/202655,635 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 767 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KE03 CXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lotus Elise (KE03 CXF) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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