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EU53 AMV

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 35,752 miles on the clock, averaging 1,226 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 AMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,752
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
1,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year217
Average per year1,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 AMV 13k18k24k30k36k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,752 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
PASS
Mileage35,535 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage35,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,006 miles
PASS
Mileage34,071 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage33,490 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage32,958 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage32,184 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage31,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage30,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,227 miles
Since last MOT+911 miles
PASS
Mileage29,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage28,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage26,588 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage25,727 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage24,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage22,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage20,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage18,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage16,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage14,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage12,532 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AMV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 AMV

What car is EU53 AMV?

EU53 AMV is an red Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 AMV?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 AMV was 35,752 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 AMV passed its MOT?

EU53 AMV has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is EU53 AMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 AMV 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 EU53 AMV?

EU53 AMV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.