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BU03 WFL

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 73,481 miles on the clock, averaging 2,597 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU03 WFL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year897
Average per year2,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU03 WFL 21k34k47k60k73k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,481 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage72,584 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage71,970 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage71,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,162 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage70,269 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
PASS
Mileage69,715 miles
Since last MOT+798 miles
PASS
Mileage68,917 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage67,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage66,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage64,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage63,021 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage61,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,037 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage58,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage53,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage47,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage44,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage40,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage33,131 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage21,290 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WFL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BU03 WFL

What car is BU03 WFL?

BU03 WFL is a silver Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BU03 WFL?

The last recorded mileage for BU03 WFL was 73,481 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU03 WFL passed its MOT?

BU03 WFL has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is BU03 WFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 WFL 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 WFL?

BU03 WFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.