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RX53 NWE

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 26,084 miles on the clock, averaging 8,636 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 NWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
8,636

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading26,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,421
Average per year8,636
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX53 NWE 8k13k17k22k26k '06'08'07

Check RX53 NWE

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage15,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage8,447 miles
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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 NWE

What car is RX53 NWE?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 NWE?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 NWE was 26,084 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 NWE passed its MOT?

RX53 NWE has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2008.

Is RX53 NWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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