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SN53 FRD

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 12,764 miles on the clock, averaging 2,038 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 FRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
12,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
2,038

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading12,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,288
Average per year2,038
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN53 FRD 10k11k12k12k13k '06'07

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage12,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage10,476 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FRD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 FRD

What car is SN53 FRD?

SN53 FRD is an grey Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 FRD was 12,764 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 FRD passed its MOT?

SN53 FRD has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2007.

Is SN53 FRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 FRD 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 SN53 FRD?

SN53 FRD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.