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YN53 NLP

2003 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 21,082 miles on the clock, averaging 2,258 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YN53 NLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
21,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,258

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 reading21,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,897
Average per year2,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN53 NLP 5k9k13k17k21k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage21,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage18,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage16,030 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage13,822 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage11,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage5,208 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NLP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YN53 NLP

What car is YN53 NLP?

YN53 NLP is a silver Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YN53 NLP?

The last recorded mileage for YN53 NLP was 21,082 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN53 NLP passed its MOT?

YN53 NLP has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2013.

Is YN53 NLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN53 NLP 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 YN53 NLP?

YN53 NLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.