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RX53 NVA

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 45,726 miles on the clock, averaging 1,532 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 NVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
45,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year735
Average per year1,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 NVA 15k23k31k38k46k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,726 miles
Since last MOT+735 miles
PASS
Mileage44,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage43,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage41,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage38,332 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage37,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage34,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage31,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage29,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,476 miles
Since last MOT+641 miles
PASS
Mileage28,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage23,805 miles
Since last MOT+981 miles
PASS
Mileage22,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage17,972 miles
Since last MOT+519 miles
PASS
Mileage17,453 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage17,019 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage16,280 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage15,390 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 NVA

What car is RX53 NVA?

RX53 NVA is an blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 NVA?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 NVA was 45,726 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 NVA passed its MOT?

RX53 NVA has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is RX53 NVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 NVA 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 RX53 NVA?

RX53 NVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.