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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 42,689 miles on the clock, averaging 5,222 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BU03 WEV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 42,689 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,486 |
| Average per year | 5,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU03 WEV |
| Make | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BU03 WEV
What car is BU03 WEV?
BU03 WEV is a yellow Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BU03 WEV?
The last recorded mileage for BU03 WEV was 42,689 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU03 WEV passed its MOT?
BU03 WEV has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Sep 2012.
Is BU03 WEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 WEV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BU03 WEV?
BU03 WEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.