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DK53 ULD

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 43,732 miles on the clock, averaging 1,130 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK53 ULD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,130

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 reading43,732 miles
Reading date
Miles last year197
Average per year1,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK53 ULD 22k27k33k38k44k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,732 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage43,535 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage43,217 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
PASS
Mileage43,010 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage42,914 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage42,594 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
PASS
Mileage42,316 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
PASS
Mileage42,056 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
PASS
Mileage41,801 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
PASS
Mileage41,464 miles
Since last MOT+424 miles
PASS
Mileage41,040 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage40,508 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,479 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage39,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage35,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage33,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage30,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage29,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage21,928 miles
Since last MOT+407 miles
PASS
Mileage21,521 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,516 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ULD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DK53 ULD

What car is DK53 ULD?

DK53 ULD is a red Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DK53 ULD?

The last recorded mileage for DK53 ULD was 43,732 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK53 ULD passed its MOT?

DK53 ULD has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2026.

Is DK53 ULD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK53 ULD 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 DK53 ULD?

DK53 ULD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.