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KE53 LGL

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Purple Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourPurple
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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 125,268 miles on the clock, averaging 5,749 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KE53 LGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,749

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year767
Average per year5,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE53 LGL 27k51k76k101k125k '06'23'13

Check KE53 LGL

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,268 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage124,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage121,830 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,827 miles
PASS
Mileage127,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage115,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,332 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage105,467 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage104,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage100,549 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage88,325 miles
Since last MOT+18,148 miles
PASS
Mileage70,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,177 miles
Since last MOT+20,422 miles
PASS
Mileage49,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage43,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage39,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage34,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage32,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage26,829 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LGL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KE53 LGL

What car is KE53 LGL?

KE53 LGL is a purple Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE53 LGL?

The last recorded mileage for KE53 LGL was 125,268 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE53 LGL passed its MOT?

KE53 LGL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is KE53 LGL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE53 LGL 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 KE53 LGL?

KE53 LGL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.