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KX03 VEL

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 65,163 miles on the clock, averaging 2,877 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KX03 VEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year2,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX03 VEL 13k26k39k52k65k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,163 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,148 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage63,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage61,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage58,707 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage58,632 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage58,457 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage57,894 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
Mileage57,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage56,490 miles
Since last MOT+577 miles
PASS
Mileage55,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,913 miles
Since last MOT+473 miles
PASS
Mileage55,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage52,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage48,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage47,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage46,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage43,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,545 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,775 miles
Since last MOT+16,754 miles
PASS
Mileage18,021 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage17,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage13,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,022 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 VEL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KX03 VEL

What car is KX03 VEL?

KX03 VEL is a blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX03 VEL?

The last recorded mileage for KX03 VEL was 65,163 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX03 VEL passed its MOT?

KX03 VEL has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is KX03 VEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX03 VEL 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 KX03 VEL?

KX03 VEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.