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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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 41,392 miles on the clock, averaging 2,543 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FP53 BWJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 41,392 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 2,543 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FP53 BWJ |
| Make | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FP53 BWJ
What car is FP53 BWJ?
FP53 BWJ is an black Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FP53 BWJ?
The last recorded mileage for FP53 BWJ was 41,392 miles, recorded on 12 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP53 BWJ passed its MOT?
FP53 BWJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2021.
Is FP53 BWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP53 BWJ 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 FP53 BWJ?
FP53 BWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.