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KX53 OSL

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 31,258 miles on the clock, averaging 3,151 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KX53 OSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,151

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 reading31,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year899
Average per year3,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 OSL 10k15k21k26k31k '06'13'09

Check KX53 OSL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,258 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage30,359 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage27,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage25,867 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage24,015 miles
Since last MOT+582 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage18,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,287 miles
PASS
Mileage10,208 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OSL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 OSL

What car is KX53 OSL?

KX53 OSL is a blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 OSL?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 OSL was 31,258 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 OSL passed its MOT?

KX53 OSL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2013.

Is KX53 OSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 OSL 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 KX53 OSL?

KX53 OSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.